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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 2 - 6 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Speedwell

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2019-05-22
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2019-05-22

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