Family
Scrophulariaceae
Botanical Name
Veronica repens 'Sunshine'
Plant Common Name
Corsican Speedwell
General Description
Displayed atop low mats of bright, chartreuse foliage, the white blossoms of Veronica repens ‘Sunshine’ are lightly kissed with lavender. A selection of Corsican speedwell, an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region, ‘Sunshine’ features small, oval, golden-green leaves which are somewhat folded and glossy. The tiny, four-petaled, white flowers are marked with short lavender lines, and appear from late spring to early summer.
Corsican speedwell is an overall tough groundcover plant, and can be grown in average to sand-based garden soils in fun to partial sun. It tolerates some drought but will begin to falter in intense, prolonged dry conditions. Tolerant of light foot traffic, it is ideal for use as a groundcover or between stepping stones, and looks lovely in a rockery or tumbling over low, stone retaining walls. It has a tendency to haphazardly reseed and spread, so its use in a confined, formal garden spot is not recommended.
The genus Veronica encompasses a large number of annuals, perennials and sub-shrubs, most of which are native to Europe. Veronica species may be prostrate or upright, and occur in a variety of habitats ranging from moist meadows to dry, rocky alpine areas. Small, open, tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, white or pink are held either singly or in dense to loose, upright spikes. The many forms of Veronica have yielded numerous excellent, garden-worthy cultivars and hybrids.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9
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Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
1"-2" / 2.5cm - 5.1cm
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Width
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Native To
Mediterranean
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Drought
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Yellow, Chartreuse, Light Yellow
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Chartreuse, Yellow Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Yellow, Chartreuse, Yellow Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Light Green, Chartreuse, Light Yellow, Yellow Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
