Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Veronica

Species:

Veronica repens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

5 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pale blue

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Surface sow seeds; cold stratification improves germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash