About
Slender flowering stems bear narrow leaves and small, stemless violet-blue flowers from spring to late summer. An annual wildflower, with ascending stems branching at the base. Leaves are hairy, broadly oval to oblong, heart-shaped at the base and toothed at the edges.
About the genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationThrives in a range of soils and situations, commonly found in disturbed soil in field margins and waste land. May have the potential to become a nuisance in garden settings if left unchecked. See speedwell for more information
PruningNo pruning required. Roots are shallow, plants are easily removed by hand pulling
PropagationPropagate by seed; plants self-seed prolifically
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free