Thyme-leaf Veronica
Thymeleaf veronica is a slow growing, but long-lived mat-forming plant. The minute, leathery leaves are evergreen. In spring, the plant is covered with hundreds of tiny, blue flowers.
Since this plant is a slow grower, it works well in rock gardens or planted between flagstone steps. It doesn't spread vigorously enough to cover large areas of soil.
Thyme-leaf Veronica
Thymeleaf veronica is a slow growing, but long-lived mat-forming plant. The minute, leathery leaves are evergreen. In spring, the plant is covered with hundreds of tiny, blue flowers.
Since this plant is a slow grower, it works well in rock gardens or planted between flagstone steps. It doesn't spread vigorously enough to cover large areas of soil.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Veronica oltensis
Pronunciation
veh-RON-ih-ka ohl-TEN-sis
Mature Height
0.5 to 1 in.
Mature Spread
9 to 12 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
deep, cobalt blue
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Turkey
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
It has been a good choice for the rock garden at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, but is too slow growing for a spreading groundcover.
Maintenance
None generally needed. Rake off debris after winter, if needed.