Plant species

Persian speedwell Veronica persica

Plantaginaceae

Species information

Description

A branching or upright plant with opposite leaves and small four-lobed flowers, often bluish. A widespread non-native annual of gardens, fields and disturbed soils, capable of flowering very early in mild weather.

Plant traits

Growth form

annual forb

Life cycle

annual

Height

5–30 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

gardens and parks · arable land · ruderal habitats

Light

full sun · partial shade

Moisture

mesic

Soil

indifferent

Substrate

indifferent

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

non-native

Interesting facts

The sky-blue flowers often have a pale lower lobe and can appear during mild winter spells.

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