Beautiful Flowers and Shrubs

Learn about several plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

Speedwell (11 of 14)

Plant in full sun to partial shade
Plant in rich, but well-drained soil
Fertilize as new growth appears in spring
Height: 15-18 inches; Width: 12-15 inches
Hardy in USDA zones (3)4-8:
Zone 3: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring; plant may be marginally hardy in this zone.
Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost; pull back mulch in spring.
Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

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