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(Veronica maritima)
Coastal Speedwell (Veronica maritima)
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Jacek Pietruszewski
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Photo by: Jacek Pietruszewski | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Jacek Pietruszewski | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-10-23T12:30:28-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Veronica maritima, commonly known as Coastal Speedwell, Longleaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, or Garden Speedwell, is a perennial herb that is native to a variety of habitats in Europe, including moist meadows, forest clearings, and along stream banks. It typically grows at a moderate rate to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant features lance-shaped leaves and erect stems topped with spikes of bright blue, showy flowers that bloom in the summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Coastal Speedwell is valued for its vibrant blue flowers and its ability to thrive in a range of garden settings, from borders to wildflower meadows. It is also used for naturalizing in moist areas of the landscape. This plant is relatively low maintenance, but it can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust, particularly in humid conditions. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage a longer blooming period and prevent self-seeding if not desired. It is not typically invasive but can spread in ideal conditions, so monitoring its spread is recommended.CC BY-SA 4.0
Coastal Speedwell is valued for its vibrant blue flowers and its ability to thrive in a range of garden settings, from borders to wildflower meadows. It is also used for naturalizing in moist areas of the landscape. This plant is relatively low maintenance, but it can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust, particularly in humid conditions. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage a longer blooming period and prevent self-seeding if not desired. It is not typically invasive but can spread in ideal conditions, so monitoring its spread is recommended.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
native to a variety of habitats in Europe, including moist meadows, forest clearings, and along stream banks
Other Names
Common Names: Longleaf Speedwell, Marsh Speedwell, Strand-Ehrenpreis, Garden Speedwell
Scientific Names: , Veronica maritima, Eustaxia villosa, Pseudolysimachion commutatum, Pseudolysimachion kosteleckii, Pseudolysimachion longifolium subsp. maritimum, Pseudolysimachion longifolium var. puberulum, Pseudolysimachion maritimum, Pseudolysimachion nenningii, Pseudolysimachion pettersii
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