Plant guide

Creeping speedwell.

Veronica repens

Pronounced veh-RON-ih-kah REE-penz

Also known as Corsican Speedwell

Corsican Speedwell — Photo by Flavien Saboureau (CC BY) via iNaturalist

This charming groundcover forms a dense mat of tiny leaves that stay low to the ground. It is a wonderful choice for filling in gaps between stepping stones or creating a lush carpet in damp areas. You will love how it produces delicate, pale blue or white flowers in the spring.

At a glance

Care level: Easy
Plant type: Perennial groundcover
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Indoor light: Bright indirect
Water: Every 2 to 5 days
Mature size: 2 to 4 inches tall
Growth rate: Fast

Care

Keep the soil consistently moist, as this plant does not tolerate drying out well. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil has become too waterlogged or lacks proper drainage. It thrives best when given a bit of space to spread without being crowded by larger, more aggressive plants.

Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy.
Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning: Trim back after flowering to encourage a tidy appearance and fresh growth.
Repotting: Refresh the soil or divide the plant if it becomes too crowded in its container.
Soil: Moist, well draining soil
Soil pH: 6.0 to 7.5

Safety

Pets: This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.

How to identify it

Low growing mat forming habit
Tiny oval shaped green leaves
Small pale blue or white flowers
Creeping stems that root at nodes

Problems to watch for

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Science

Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Veronica
Order: Lamiales
Class: Magnoliopsida

Taxonomy resolved against GBIF.

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This guide was generated with AI on October 29, 2026 and checked against GBIF taxonomy. It is general information, not horticultural or veterinary advice. Read about how we build these guides.