General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 2 - 3 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Propagation: Seeds: Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Speedwell
  • Thyme-Leaf Speedwell

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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-10-07
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-10-08
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
My yard, zone 6
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Date: 2022-04-30
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2019-05-04
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-08-19
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-10-08
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-08-14
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-08-17
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2019-05-04
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2012-04-21
My yard, zone 6
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
My yard, zone 6
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
My yard, zone 6
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2012-04-21
My yard, zone 6
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
My yard, zone 6

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy

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