This rhizomatous perennial has a basal rosette of foliage and forms a compact spreading habit. It has thick textured dark green oblong leaves and the white to pale blue cup-shaped flowers appear in an erect terminal raceme during early summer. 

Hardiness zones 4 to 7

Veronica gentianoides is naturally found from Asia Minor to the Caucasus and Ukraine growing in moist meadows and grasslands in well-drained sandy clay soils and is pH adaptable. 

It prefers an open sunny position but will tolerate some shade and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

The Gentian Speedwell is grown for its flowers and spreading habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders or mass planted for bedding displays in parks and large gardens. It has also grown in patio pots and planter boxes and is suitable for coastal and mountainous regions. It establishes in one season and requires little care to maintain. This perennial is evergreen in regions with mild winters. ID 3506

Veronica (ve-RO-ne-ka) gentianoides (jen-shee-uh-NOY-deez)

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Figwort and Foxglove Family