Turkish veronica
Veronica liwanensis
Turkish veronica (Veronica liwanensis) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 2–4 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part. Sheets of intense blue blooms in May. Plant Select original — proven Front Range performer.
low to medium water2–4 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Veronica liwanensis
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 2–4 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- blue
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Good for
- between pavers
Planting & establishment
Water weekly first summer; minimal after. Sheets of true-blue blooms in late spring.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Turkish veronica good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Turkish veronica is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Turkish veronica get?
- It matures to about 2–4 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Turkish veronica need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Turkish veronica native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
