Veronica peduncularis, the creeping speedwell, is a flowering plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. Listed under its synonym Veronica umbrosa, its cultivar 'Georgia Blue' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]

It is a semi-evergreen perennial with alternate, simple leaves on creeping stems. The flowers are blue, and borne in spring. Though hardy, it requires a sheltered spot in full sun with good drainage. It is a suitable subject for a gravel garden or alpine garden.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Veronica peduncularis M.Bieb". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Veronica umbrosa 'Georgia Blue' speedwell 'Georgia Blue'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 16 March 2021. Synonyms; Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue', Veronica peduncularis 'Oxford Blue'