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Veronica opaca (Veronica opaca)

Veronica opaca is a low-growing perennial herb native to Europe, featuring small, bright blue flowers in late spring to early summer. It's ideal for groundcover.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but may go dormant.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent weak growth.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Cochlidiosperma frieseanum Opiz
Cochlidiosperma opacum (Fr.) Opiz
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyPlantaginaceae
  • genusVeronica
  • speciesVeronica opaca
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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