Veronica prostrata, the prostrate speedwell[1] or rock speedwell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to Europe. Growing to 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall, it is a temperate semi-evergreen prostrate perennial plant. As it forms a mat of foliage, it is suitable for groundcover or in the alpine garden. Blue flowers are borne in summer, in terminal racemes above paired leaves.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Veronica |
| Species: | V. prostrata
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| Binomial name | |
| Veronica prostrata L. (1762)
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This plant[3] and its cultivar 'Spode Blue'[4] have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5]
References
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- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Veronica prostrata". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Missouri Botanical Garden - Veronica prostrata". Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Veronica prostrata". Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Veronica prostrata 'Spode Blue'". Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 106. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
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