Veronica prostrata
Veronica prostrata, the prostrate speedwell[1] or rock speedwell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to Europe. Growing to 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall, it is a temperate semi-evergreen prostrate perennial plant. As it forms a mat of foliage, it is suitable for groundcover or in the alpine garden. Blue flowers are borne in summer, in terminal racemes above paired leaves.[2]
Veronica prostrata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Plantaginaceae |
Genus: | Veronica |
Species: | V. prostrata |
Binomial name | |
Veronica prostrata L. (1762) | |
This plant[3] and its cultivar 'Spode Blue'[4] have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[5]
References
- "Veronica prostrata". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- "Missouri Botanical Garden - Veronica prostrata". Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- "RHS Plant Selector - Veronica prostrata". Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- "RHS Plant Selector - Veronica prostrata 'Spode Blue'". Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 106. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
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