Veronica austriaca subsp. teucrium
saw-leaved speedwell
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with oblong, toothed, hairy leaves and spikes of small, flat, outward-facing, bright blue flowers in the summer
Other common names
Hungarian speedwellSynonyms
Veronica bastardiiVeronica teucrium
see moreVeronica latifolia
Veronica teucrium var. normalis
Veronica teucrium var. latifolia
Veronica crinita
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in loamy, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove spent flowers and cut back in the early autumn as foliage is lost and plants become untidy
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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