Veronica persica

RHS Plant Profile
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Synonyms

Veronica buxbaumii Ten.

Annual Biennial

An annual wildflower, with slightly hairy, sprawling stems and toothed leaves to 2cm long. All year round it produces small blue flowers singly from the leaf axils. It self-seeds freely and is often considered a weed species

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Caucasus to N Iran

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or rooted stem sections

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildflower meadow

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus