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Gray Field Speedwell (Veronica polita)

Gray Field Speedwell (Veronica polita) is a low-growing annual herb with small, bright blue flowers blooming from spring to summer, often found in disturbed soils and lawns.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including poor or compacted soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring is sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Tolerates some shade but flowers best in bright light.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including poor or compacted soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Tolerates a range of temperatures but is frost-sensitive.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring is sufficient.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.05-0.15 m

Spread

0.1-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None (annual)

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to oblong

Flower Size

0.5-0.8 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Pocilla polita (Fr.) Fourr.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyPlantaginaceae
  • genusVeronica
  • speciesVeronica polita
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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