Scientific Name | Veronica gracilis |
Size and form | A spreading and rhizomatous perennial herb 15-30cm high and 1m wide. |
Flowers, leaves and fruit | A raceme inflorescence of 1-6 pale blue-purple flowers with dark veins occurs from September to February. Fruit is an obovate hairy capsule. The linear-lanceolate, blue-green leaves often have toothed margins. Stems are hairy and fine yet rigid. |
Growing conditions | Prefers moist, well-drained soils in a full-sun to full-shade position. Will die back to rootstock in dry periods. |