Veronica liwanensis

Also Known As

Veronica 'Liwanensis'
Veronica liewanensis
Turkish Speedwell
Turkish Veronica

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Veronica liwanensis plant details

A fantastic mat-forming evergreen groundcover! Tiny but tough leathery leaves can withstand a bit of foot traffic. Great between pavers. Absolutely covered in purple-blue flowers in spring.

Veronica liwanensis is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronica liwanensis

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: foot traffic, mat-forming, winter interest, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica liwanensis

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Veronica liwanensis is an awesome little dwarf workhorse in the garden. Has tiny, glossy, oval leaves that form a neat evergreen mat and cobalt blue flowers with a white central eye blooming early to mid-spring. Tolerant of light foot traffic so it can be used amongst pavers or as a groundcover. There are various creeping veronicas that make great groundcovers, mass planting and container plants with their attractive foliage and cute purple or blue flowers. Pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

From Betty Blake and one of the better Turkish Veronicas, very free flowering, extremely prostrate mats of tiny leathery green leaves. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This sturdy groundcover forms a hard flat mat with waxy, nearly succulent, teardrop-shaped leaves. It is reliably evergreen and takes on purplish tints in hot sun. Cobalt blue flowers cover the leaves from April to June. Perennial. Xeriscape. Thrives in loam, clay or sand; needs light fertilizing on sandy soils. USDA zones 3-10 (up to 10,000').