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It can be propagated by division however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water.

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This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring.

It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 8 years. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 24 inches apart. Tidal Pool Speedwell will grow to be only 2 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 30 inches. Tidal Pool Speedwell is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

Tidal Pool Speedwell is a dense herbaceous perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth.

Its pointy leaves remain light green in color throughout the season. Tidal Pool Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of royal blue cup-shaped flowers with white eyes rising above the foliage from mid to late spring, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Tiny spikes of blue flowers adorn low carpet-like mats of green foliage on this resilient plant, which can take some light foot traffic a superior groundcover selection, ideal in rock and alpine gardens, or cascading over walls Other Names: Prostrate Speedwell, Creeping Speedwell