Persian speedwell.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual herb

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 12 inches tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Early spring to late autumn

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-15 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, typically 1 year

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

No significant skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

0,05 a 0,3m

Anchura

0,1 a 0,4m

Hojas

medium green, deciduous

Flores

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

Frutos

brown, summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• 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.

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Plantaginaceae

Género

Veronica

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eurasia

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ground cover, wildflower garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.