speedy groundcover

[armadillo]

Is it correct to use speedy as the adjective with the noun groundcover, the idea being that it is a quick spreader. I think it is incorrect because speedy seems to imply actual movement.

 

[jacinta]

Normally when talking about plants, speedy doesn't come to mind. Sounds a little strange. I imagine some science fiction in it: speedy vines covered and devoured him!!!
I think a better term would be fast-growing or hardy although hardy doesn't mean fast growing, just easy-to-grow.

 

[Tomas Robinson]

Is it correct to use speedy as the adjective with the noun groundcover, the idea being that it is a quick spreader. I think it is incorrect because speedy seems to imply actual movement.

Hi armadillo...

I'd say "it spreads quickly". "Speedy" DOES imply movement, unless as jacinta notes it's a plant from outer space.

Felicidades!

 

[armadillo]

Thanks for your help.

 

[Sybil]

Armadillo,

I think that the word you are looking for is "fast growing." (It's hyphenated when it precedes the noun: "fast-growing ground cover.")

 

[leenico]

Is it correct to use speedy as the adjective with the noun groundcover, the idea being that it is a quick spreader. I think it is incorrect because speedy seems to imply actual movement.

If you wanted to use the word "speedy" you could say "this groundcover is known for it's speedy growth".