Veronica repens
Family: Plantaginaceae
Common names: BIRDSEVE, SPEEDWELL
Native to: Corsica, Spain
Sentiment: fidelity
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, prostrate
Max height: 0.33 feet
Max width: 0.33 feet
Flower
blue/green, pink, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: container
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: -20 to +40 °F
Water: dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
Veronica, or SPEEDWELL, is a member of the Plantaginaceae family. There are 234 species in the genus of which three are cultivated perennials. They range from 1/2 to 1 1/2 feet high, prefer dry to moderate or regular watering, and variously grow in Zones 5-10. It can be grown in a container.
Veronica attracts Lycaena phlaeas, AMERICAN COPPER.
Container plants that attract adult butterflies - perennial
This plant can be grown in a container and will attract and feed adult butterflies. These plant can be found in every height range – from tiny to large – from less than a foot high to over 10 feet tall.
Our database of nectar plants for all US butterflies contains over 10,000 entries. The top five nectar plants -- Cirsium, Lantana, Asclepias, Salvia, and Verbena -- will appeal to 90% of all US butterflies. Pick from these if you want to provide nectar for your local butterflies.
Once you start with these, you can add from another 630 genera in 110 plant families to attract more insects to your garden.
By far the most import butterfly nectar plant family is Asteraceae. If you grow plants in from this family, butterflies will find your garden.
