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Birdeye Speedwell in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Veronica persica

 

Birdeye Speedwell

Veronica plants can be annuals or perennials. (Shrub species are now classified as Hebes) They have pairs of leaves, and small flowers, usually in spikes. Veronica persica (common names: birdeye speedwell, common field-speedwell, Persian speedwell, large field speedwell, bird's-eye, or winter speedwell) is commonly considered a weed, is a native to Eurasia. and is widespread in the British Isles, North America and eastern Asia. It has no known horticultural uses.

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plant Features
  • Birdeye Speedwell likes full sun to deep shade

    Full sun to deep shade

  • Birdeye Speedwell likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Birdeye Speedwell is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Birdeye Speedwell likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Birdeye Speedwell

Latin name

Veronica persica

type

Flowering plant

family

Plantaginaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Birdeye Speedwell likes full sun to deep shade

    Full sun to deep shade

  • Frost

    Birdeye Speedwell is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Birdeye Speedwell likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Birdeye Speedwell likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Birdeye Speedwell is 0.50meters x 0.30meters 0.50 M 0.30 M

Veronica persica

Veronica plants can be annuals or perennials. (Shrub species are now classified as Hebes) They have pairs of leaves, and small flowers, usually in spikes. Veronica persica (common names: birdeye speedwell, common field-speedwell, Persian speedwell, large field speedwell, bird's-eye, or winter speedwell) is commonly considered a weed, is a native to Eurasia. and is widespread in the British Isles, North America and eastern Asia. It has no known horticultural uses.


Planting

From Early Autumn TO Late Spring

Plant alpine species (low growing) in any ordinary, well-drained soil in a sunny position from early Autumn to mid Spring,. The herbaceous perennial varieties should be planted between mid Autumn and late Spring in ordinary soil enriched with well rotted manure. The soil should be well drained but moisture retentive. Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. On exposed sites, stake the plants with twiggy supports.

 

Propagation by Division

From Late Winter TO Late Winter

All species except the invasive V. cinerea and C. pectinata can be propagated by division which should occur every third year.

 

Propogation by Cuttings

From Mid Summer TO Late Summer

All species can be increased from 2 inch cuttings of lateral shoots, taken in mid to late Summer

 
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