saw-leaved speedwell
Also known as: Hungarian speedwell
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with oblong, toothed, hairy leaves and spikes of small, flat, outward-facing, bright blue flowers in the summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- saw-leaved speedwell (Veronica austriaca subsp. teucrium)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of saw-leaved speedwell
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of saw-leaved speedwell
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saw-leaved 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
PruningRemove spent flowers and cut back in the early autumn as foliage is lost and plants become untidy
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in loamy, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full 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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