common field speedwell
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An annual wildflower, with slightly hairy, sprawling stems and toothed leaves to 2cm long. All year round it produces small blue flowers singly from the leaf axils. It self-seeds freely and is often considered a weed species
Scientific classification
- Species
- common field speedwell (Veronica persica)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common field speedwell
Distribution map
Caucasus to Northern Iran
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common field speedwell
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common field speedwell care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or rooted stem sections
Growing
GrowingGrow in any fertile soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and 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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