thymeleaf speedwell.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial herb

Lumière

Partial shade to full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

4 to 8 inches tall

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 9

Floraison

Mid to late spring

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

Engrais

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Trim back after flowering to keep the patch tidy.

Rempotage

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

Sol

Moist, well draining soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-25 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,05 à 0,2m

Envergure

0,15 à 0,4m

Feuilles

green, semi-evergreen

Fleurs

white, pale blue, 0,5 à 1cm

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Plantaginaceae

Genre

Veronica

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

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

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ground cover, rock garden filler, lawn weed

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.