Persian speedwell.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual herb

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

6 to 12 inches tall

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 9

Floraison

Early spring to late autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-15 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 1 year

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

No significant skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,05 à 0,3m

Envergure

0,1 à 0,4m

Feuilles

medium green, deciduous

Fleurs

bright blue, white, 0,5 à 1,2cm

Fruits

brown, summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

• 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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Plantaginaceae

Genre

Veronica

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Eurasia

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ground cover, wildflower garden

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.