Veronica liwanensis
Common Name(s):
Turkish speedwell
Turkish blue veronica
Synonym:
Veronicca orbicullaris
Prostrate speedwell
Flower:
Blue
Blooms :
Apr
to:
May
Flowers tiny blue, tubular 4 petaled
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Leaves small, oval, glossy green
Fall Color?
YES
Evergreen
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Foliage remains evergreen
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Western Asia, Causcasus
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
.25-1"
Spread:
1-2'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Open areas, crevices, drier steppe
Soil:
Average soil as long as well-drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Balanced, slow release fertilizer or compost applied in spring
Mulch:
2-3" layer of shredded bark, wood chips, or fine gravel
Divide if necessary, clip to keep in check
Long Term:
Winter:
Drainage is critical, water sparingly, 2-3" layer of mulch can prevent frost heaving but not to crown
Spring:
Remove dead foliage and debris from around plant, apply balanced organic fertilizer, provide moisture when dry
Summer:
Keep soil consistently moist, give afternoon shade, shear back by 1/2 after flowering
Fall:
Can shear if want plant to be tidy, continue watering until temperatures drop, keep well-drained, apply light mulch around base but not on crown
General Care Comments:
Trim back to keep in check
Common Problems
Poorly drained soils, high humidity can lead to fungal problems, insufficient light
Diseases:
Root rot if ground too wet
Insects:
None
Environmental Problems:
None
Pests:
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