Veronica repens: Creeping Speedwell – Tiny Blue Flowers on a Mossy Mat

Veronica repens – Creeping Speedwell

Veronica repens is a diminutive, mat-forming perennial that creates a moss-like carpet of tiny, round, glossy green leaves. In late spring to early summer, it is studded with minuscule, four-petaled, pale blue flowers. It is one of the lowest-growing veronicas, hugging the ground at less than an inch tall. Perfect for planting between flagstones, in rock crevices, and alpine troughs.

Creeping Speedwell prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is not as drought-tolerant as sun-loving veronicas. It spreads slowly by rooting stems. Its delicate texture and tiny flowers make it a jewel for the miniature garden and fairy garden. A charming, small-scale ground cover for cool, moist, shady nooks.

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