Veronica derwentiana ssp. derwentiana
Derwent Speedwell
Upright to floppy perennial woody herb with unbranched stems. Stems last 1-2 years.
Additional information
- SynonymDerwentia derwentiana, Parahebe derwentiana
- FamilyPlantaginaceae (syn. Scrophulariaceae)
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.6-1 m x 1 m
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesDark green, lance-shaped leaves 5-20 cm long, margins finely toothed.
- Flower colourWhite to pale blue
- Flowering timeNovember to January
- FlowersTerminal sprays of up to 100 flowers held above the foliage on long stalks.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils in damp forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Dappled, semi and full shade.
- Garden useSprays of flowers are attractive in summer in shady positions. A gawky plant for specimen planting.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
Photo Gallery
Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull; 2 Gordon Carter ©; 3 Nadya Korinfsky, NatureShare ©
Plant Communities