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(Veronica hederifolia)
Ivy-Leaved Speedwell (Veronica hederifolia)
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Photo by: skitterbug | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: skitterbug | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-08-10T08:50:28-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Veronica hederifolia, commonly known as ivy-leaved speedwell, is an annual herb native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and roadsides in Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. It has also naturalized in parts of North America and New Zealand. This plant typically has procumbent to climbing stems that can reach up to 24 inches long, and it features small, solitary blue flowers with white centers that bloom in the leaf axils from spring to autumn. The foliage resembles that of ivy, with leaves that are heart-shaped to broadly ovate.
Ivy-leaved speedwell is valued for its delicate flowers and can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens due to its sprawling habit. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to part shade. While it is low-maintenance and can be a charming addition to informal garden settings, gardeners should be cautious as it can become invasive outside its native range, potentially outcompeting native flora. It is also susceptible to powdery mildew and rust, which can mar its appearance and vigor.CC BY-SA 4.0
Ivy-leaved speedwell is valued for its delicate flowers and can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens due to its sprawling habit. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to part shade. While it is low-maintenance and can be a charming addition to informal garden settings, gardeners should be cautious as it can become invasive outside its native range, potentially outcompeting native flora. It is also susceptible to powdery mildew and rust, which can mar its appearance and vigor.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.2-0.5 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands, grasslands, and roadsides
Other Names
Common Names: Ivy-leaf Veronica
Scientific Names: , Veronica hederifolia, Cochlidosperma hederifolia, Veronica cymbalariaefolia, Veronica umbrosa, Veronica umbrosa,
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