Digger's Speedwell (Veronica Perfoliata) is a perennial shrub in the Plantaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Veronica perfoliata is a sprawling, evergreen woody-based perennial or sub-shrub with rounded blue-grey leaves and sprays of intense violet-blue flowers.

Digger's Speedwell

Digger's Speedwell

Veronica Perfoliata

Veronica perfoliata is a sprawling, evergreen woody-based perennial or sub-shrub with rounded blue-grey leaves and sprays of intense violet-blue flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
low to medium
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Digger's Speedwell

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Digger's Speedwell
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Taxonomy

Family:Plantaginaceae
Genus:Veronica