Speedwell Tidal Pool

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Landscape Qualities

Tidal Pool Speedwell is a dense herbaceous perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

Ornamental Qualities

Tidal Pool Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of royal blue cup-shaped flowers with white eyes rising above the foliage from mid to late spring | which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its pointy leaves remain light green in color throughout the season.

Planting and Growing

Tidal Pool Speedwell will grow to be only 2 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 inches tall with the flowers | with a spread of 30 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 24 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 8 years. As an herbaceous perennial | this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter | and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil | and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant | and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

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