Paul's betony
Also known as: St Paul's betony; thyme-leaved speedwell
A low-growing, creeping perennial no more than 5cm high, with spreading stems and small, oval green leaves that are sometimes slightly toothed. Small pale blue or white flowers with darker blue veins are borne at the upright tips of the stems, from late spring through to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Paul's betony (Veronica serpyllifolia)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming · Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Paul's betony
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Paul's betony
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Paul's betony 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 by division, spreads naturally by rooting at the stem nodes
Growing
GrowingGrows 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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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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