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bird's-eye speedwell (Veronica persica)

Birdeye Speedwell (Veronica persica) is a common annual herbaceous weed of gardens and lawns. It produces small, bright blue flowers with a white eye and heart-shaped see

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Adaptable, prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required; can thrive in nutrient-poor soils.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Adaptable, prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required; can thrive in nutrient-poor soils.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

10-40 cm

Spread

30-60 cm

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Ovate

Flower Size

0.8-1.2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

35000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Cardia filiformis Dulac
Pocilla persica (Poir.) Fourr.
Veronica alpiphila Arv.-Touv.
Veronica areolata Colenso
Veronica byzantina Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
Veronica diffusa Raf.
Veronica hospita Mert. & W.D.J.Koch
Veronica meskhetica Kem.-Nath.
Veronica precox Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyPlantaginaceae
  • genusVeronica
  • speciesVeronica persica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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