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Bastard Speedwell (Veronica spuria)

Veronica spuria is a perennial herb with upright stems and spikes of blue to violet flowers, blooming in summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Ponaria laciniata (Aiton) Raf.
Pseudolysimachion paniculatum (L.) Hartl
Pseudolysimachion spurium (L.) Rauschert
Veronica amethystina Willd.
Veronica brevifolia M.Bieb.
Veronica capitulata Poir.
Veronica foliosa Waldst. & Kit.
Veronica incisa Aiton
Veronica laciniata Aiton
Veronica leptostachya Rchb.
Veronica leucantha Helm
Veronica mollis Willd. ex Link
Veronica nitida Ehrh. ex Hoffm.
Veronica paniculata L.
Veronica ramosa Pall. ex Link
Veronica rubella Willd. ex Link
Veronica rubicunda Ledeb.
Veronica serrulata Willd. ex Link
Veronica stephaniana Roem. & Schult.
Veronica sublaciniata G.Don
Veronica triquetra Kit. ex Walp.
Veronica upsaliensis Schult.
Veronica verbenae Schult.
Veronica virgata Willd. ex Link
Veronicastrum incisum Moench
Veronicastrum laciniatum (Aiton) Moench
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyPlantaginaceae
  • genusVeronica
  • speciesVeronica spuria
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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