Veronica Species, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Thyme Speedwell

Veronicaserpyllifolia

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
serpyllifolia (ser-pil-ly-FOH-lee-a)
Synonym
Cardia multiflora
Veronica funesta
Veronica ruderalis
Veronicastrum serpyllifolium
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2016 | neutral

Not ornamental. Weedy.

Both native and introduced subspecies are widely distributed across North America.

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Minneapolis, MN | April 2011 | positive

Thymeleaf speedwell showed up in a small spot in the front lawn, where it receives morning sun. It has gradually spread till it is thick ...Read More

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