germander speedwell
Also known as: angels' eyes; bird's eyes; blewort; blue eyes; bluewort; cat's eyes; female fluellen; God's eye; blue stars; eyebright
A creeping plant, rooting at the nodes, with spires of bright blue flowers. These have white centres, are up to 1cm across, 4 lobed and bloom in spring and early summer. Flowering stems have two vertical lines of hairs. Leaves are entire, pointed, hairy , toothed ovals
Scientific classification
- Species
- germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of germander speedwell
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Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of germander speedwell
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germander speedwell care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and midsummer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingNaturally occurs in hedgerows, damp places, grassland and woodland
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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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