Persian speedwell
Veronica persica
Veronica
Plantaginaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This low-growing speedwell produces bright blue flowers in early spring and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, or as a naturalized groundcover in partially shaded areas. Very hardy and self-seeding with minimal water requirements.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Light Watering, Tolerates Dry Conditions
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 8″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alabama
Alaska
Albania
Alberta
Algeria
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
Arizona
Arkansas
Ascension
Austria
Azores
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil South
Attracts
🐝 Bees
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 15, 2017 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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