Veronica Species, Bird's-Eye Speedwell, Large Field Speedwell, Persian Speedwell

Veronicapersica

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
persica (PER-see-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Hi Hat, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Mc Dowell, Kentucky

Slaughter, Louisiana

Traverse City, Michigan

Newark, Ohio

Metcalfe, Ontario

Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Royersford, Pennsylvania

Benton, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Garland, Texas

Roanoke, Virginia

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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2016 | negative

A winter annual native to Eurasia and naturalized throughout North America. Self-sows aggressively.

"This species is gener...Read More

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(Zone 7a) | April 2010 | positive

I love Persian Speedwell. It always lets me know that Spring has arrived. It is a delightful little flower in full bloom. Showing up it p...Read More

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