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Veronica perfoliata

Digger's speedwell

Formative pruning, coppicing

Veronica perfoliata, commonly known as digger's speedwell, is a common perennial herb found at higher altitudes in south-eastern Australia.It is a low-growing multi-stemmed plant rising from a woody rootstock. It has rounded blue-grey foliage and sprays of intense violet-blue flowers at the end of arching branches.

Maintenance

Formative pruning, coppicing

Height and spread

Up to 1 m x 1.2 m

Some photographs by Martina Gemmola

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