Veronica chamaedrys
germander speedwell
A creeping plant, rooting at the nodes, with spires of bright blue flowers. These have white centres, are up to 1cm across, 4 lobed and bloom in spring and early summer. Flowering stems have two vertical lines of hairs. Leaves are entire, pointed, hairy , toothed ovals
Other common names
angels' eyesbird's eyes
see moreblewort
blue eyes
bluewort
cat's eyes
female fluellen
God's eye
blue stars
eyebright
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- 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
- Eurasia
How to grow
Cultivation
Naturally occurs in hedgerows, damp places, grassland and woodland
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- 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
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