Speedwell

Speedwell is a truly rewarding and long-lived perennial that offers a wide range of possibilities in the garden. It is characterized by its tiny flowers arranged in striking candle-like spikes, which bring an interesting vertical structure to your plantings. Depending on the specific variety, it can also adapt to very different conditions. While taller species naturally grow in damper meadows and stream banks, they will look best in your garden in classic perennial borders. They pair excellently with roses, for example, or in naturalistic compositions. They are also great as cut flowers, and will stay fresh in a vase for up to a week. Conversely, you will appreciate the low, carpet-forming speedwells in drier and warmer spots. They are perfect for south-facing slopes, rock gardens, or pots on sunny patios. With its low maintenance and hardiness, speedwell will easily earn a place in every garden.