thymeleaf speedwell.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial herb

Luz

Partial shade to full sun

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

4 to 8 inches tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Mid to late spring

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist as this plant prefers damp conditions. Watch for wilting if the soil dries out too much during hot weather. It thrives in cool, shaded areas of the garden.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back after flowering to keep the patch tidy.

Trasplante

Repot if the plant becomes root bound or the soil loses its structure.

Suelo

Moist, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-25 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There are no significant reports of human toxicity for this species.

Niños

The plant is not known to be a choking hazard or toxic if handled by children.

Alérgenos por contacto

There is no evidence of skin irritation from handling this plant.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause minor reactions in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and should be avoided for consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Opposite oval leaves
• Creeping stems rooting at nodes
• Small white or pale blue flowers
• Flowers have dark purple veins

Altura

0,05 a 0,2m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,4m

Hojas

green, semi-evergreen

Flores

white, pale blue, 0,5 a 1cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that appears as white dusty patches on the leaves during humid weather.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

It remains semi-evergreen in mild climates and requires no special protection, though it may die back slightly in harsh freezes.

En maceta

It grows well in shallow, wide containers at least 10 cm deep to accommodate its creeping root system.

Pair this plant with other moisture-loving ground covers to create a consistent, low-maintenance carpet.

Buenas compañeras

• Lysimachia nummularia — Both plants enjoy similar moist soil conditions and provide a lush ground cover.
• Búgula — They share similar growth habits and thrive in partially shaded, damp spots.

Especies parecidas

• germander speedwell — It has a similar appearance but features larger, more vibrant blue flowers.

Ciencia

Familia

Plantaginaceae

Género

Veronica

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Widespread across temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Conservación

It is a common and widespread species with no special conservation concerns.

It thrives in moist, open habitats where it can outcompete other small plants by forming dense, low-growing mats.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ground cover, rock garden filler, lawn weed

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is this plant a weed?

It is often considered a lawn weed because it spreads rapidly in moist, low-cut turf.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes, it makes a lovely, low-maintenance ground cover for shallow containers.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Veronica honors Saint Veronica, while the species name serpyllifolia means thyme-leaved.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as thyme-leaved speedwell because its leaves resemble those of thyme.
• The plant spreads by creeping stems that root at the nodes.
• It is often found growing in damp, grassy areas across the northern hemisphere.