Persian speedwell.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Annual herb

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

6 to 12 inches tall

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 9

Blütezeit

Early spring to late autumn

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to support its rapid growth. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as this plant prefers cooler and damp conditions. It is quite hardy and often reseeds itself naturally.

Gießen

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back leggy stems to encourage a bushier shape and more blooms.

Umtopfen

Since this is an annual, you typically do not need to repot it.

Boden

Well draining loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

-15 bis 30°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Annual, typically 1 year

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

It is generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion is not recommended.

Kinder

There are no specific safety concerns for children, though it is best to discourage eating wild plants.

Kontaktallergene

No significant skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during peak flowering.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not typically consumed and may cause digestive upset if ingested in quantity.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Tiny bright blue flowers
• Oval leaves with serrated edges
• Hairy stems and foliage
• Low growing spreading habit

Höhe

0,05 bis 0,3m

Breite

0,1 bis 0,4m

Blätter

medium green, deciduous

Blüten

bright blue, white, 0,5 bis 1,2cm

Früchte

brown, summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Downy mildew — Appears as yellow patches on leaves with fuzzy growth underneath during damp conditions.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

In mild climates, it may remain green through winter. In colder areas, it dies back and relies on seeds to survive until spring.

Im Kübel

It is rarely grown in containers as it is considered a weed, but it would grow easily in any standard potting mix.

Because this plant spreads rapidly, it is best to manage it as a temporary ground cover rather than a permanent companion.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Common Chickweed — They often share the same disturbed soil habitats in early spring.
• Purple deadnettle — These species frequently grow together in cool, moist garden beds.

Ähnliche Arten

• germander speedwell — It has a similar flower color but grows as a more persistent perennial.

Botanisches

Familie

Plantaginaceae

Gattung

Veronica

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Eurasia

Artenschutz

It is a widespread, non-native weed in many regions and is not of conservation concern.

It thrives in disturbed habitats like gardens and roadsides by producing large quantities of seeds that persist in the soil.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ground cover, wildflower garden

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Is this plant a weed?

Yes, it is widely considered an invasive weed in gardens and agricultural fields.

How do I get rid of it?

Hand-pulling before it sets seed is the most effective way to manage small populations.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name honors Saint Veronica, while the species name persica refers to its historical association with the Persian region.

Gut zu wissen

• It is commonly called bird's eye speedwell because of its bright, eye-like blue flowers.
• The plant is an efficient colonizer that can germinate in almost any disturbed soil.
• It was introduced to North America from Eurasia in the 19th century.