Woolly Veronica
Woolly veronica is a resilient, drought-tolerant groundcover. It grows as a vigorous mat of fuzzy, green leaves.
In late spring, it produces many tiny, blue-purple flowers with white centers. The leaves may be evergreen or turn shades of purple in the winter. This is a fantastic plant for a low-maintenance landscape, since it needs hardly any care.
Woolly Veronica
Woolly veronica is a resilient, drought-tolerant groundcover. It grows as a vigorous mat of fuzzy, green leaves.
In late spring, it produces many tiny, blue-purple flowers with white centers. The leaves may be evergreen or turn shades of purple in the winter. This is a fantastic plant for a low-maintenance landscape, since it needs hardly any care.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Veronica pectinata
Pronunciation
veh-RON-ih-ka pek-tin-AY-tuh
Mature Height
1 to 2 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 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
blue
Bloom time
May
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species are native to northwestern Europe, Asia
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Woolly veronica has thrived at the Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens. It grows well in hot, dry conditions. Although the leaves are less shiny than other creeping veronicas, the resilience of this plant and tolerance to adverse growing conditions makes it very desirable.
Maintenance
None generally needed. Rake off debris after winter, if needed.