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Plantaginaceae
Prostrate Speedwell
Veronica prostrata
Faithfulness and loyalty.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Veronica
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 4-8 in
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, average
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The name 'speedwell' comes from the old English farewell blessing, as the flowers drop quickly when picked.
- It forms a dense mat of foliage only inches high, making it an excellent ground cover for rock gardens.
- Each tiny flower has four petals with distinctive darker veining that guides pollinators to the center.
- Medieval herbalists used speedwell tea as a remedy for coughs, skin irritations, and digestive issues.
- Despite its delicate appearance, prostrate speedwell is extremely cold-hardy and survives harsh winters easily.
Color meanings
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fidelity
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loyalty
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steadfastness