Veronica Repens Seeds – Creeping Speedwell Ground Cover

Veronica Repens, commonly known in the U.S. as Creeping Speedwell, is a low-growing perennial ground cover with tiny green leaves and charming white to pale blue flowers. It spreads quickly, making it ideal for filling spaces between stepping stones, rock gardens, and borders. This hardy ground cover is easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, and perfect for adding a lush carpet-like effect to your garden.

Features

• Fast-spreading ground cover with dense foliage

• Produces delicate white to pale blue blooms in spring and summer

• Excellent for rock gardens, pathways, or borders

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance

• Perennial with strong adaptability

Specifications

• Common Name (U.S.): Creeping Speedwell

• Scientific Name: Veronica Repens

• Plant Type: Perennial ground cover

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading mat

• Height: 1–2 inches

• Spacing: 6–12 inches

• Flower Color: White to pale blue

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, adaptable to poor soils

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Season of Interest: Spring through Summer (flowers), Year-round (foliage)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sowing Months (Outdoors):

  • Zones 4–6: April–June

  • Zones 7–9: March–May, or September–October

• Blooming Months: April–July (varies slightly by region)

• Maintenance Level: Low