Paul's betony

How to Grow and Care for Paul's betony

Paul's betony · Veronica serpyllifolia
Also known as: St Paul's betony; thyme-leaved speedwell

Grows in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Can be found growing in a range of environments including pastures, verges and waste ground. Tolerant of light foot traffic

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Paul's betony

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Can be found growing in a range of environments including pastures, verges and waste ground. Tolerant of light foot traffic

How to Water Paul's betony?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Paul's betony?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Paul's betony?

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What Soil Is Best for Paul's betony?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Paul's betony?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Paul's betony?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Paul's betony?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Paul's betony?

Propagate by seed or by division, spreads naturally by rooting at the stem nodes

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How to Transplant Paul's betony?

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How to Care for Paul's betony in Winter?

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How to Plant Paul's betony?

Grows in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Can be found growing in a range of environments including pastures, verges and waste ground. Tolerant of light foot traffic

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How to Repot Paul's betony?

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How to Harvest Paul's betony?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of Paul's betony

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Attributes of Paul's betony

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitMatforming · Trailing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Veronica serpyllifolia
Genus
Veronica
Family
Plantaginaceae
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