Common Name | Speedwell |
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Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Genus | Veronica |
species | prostrata |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP13354 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July |
Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green, Yellow |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Gold foliage, good vigor. Better habit and gold foliage color than 'Trehane'. |
Landscape Value | So colorful even without the blue flowers! Use as a ground cover, edging, or in a container. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 3" / 18" / 8" |
Soil (Garden) | Moist organic soil with good drainage. |
Water (Garden) | Needs summer irrigation. |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | Does not perform well in Southern gardens. 100% winter survival at U. of Minnesota 2016. |

Veronica ‘Golden Halo’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 3″ / 18″ / 8″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.75 – 1.25 |
pH | 5.8 – 7.0 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 12 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |