Veronica hederifolia
Ivy-Leaved Speedwell
Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica hederifolia is native to many parts of Europe, Mediterranean and parts of Central Asia. It is introduced into many other areas of the world and often seen as a weed. It has a small annual plant, which sets seed before it dies, and has procumbent and climbing stems with tiny hairs on them. It produces reddish stems and lobed leaves which are reminiscent of ivy leaves. It produces solitary blue or lilac flowers along the stem.
Contributed by @Azi
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Free draining
Common name
Ivy-Leaved Speedwell
Latin name
Veronica hederifolia
type
Annual
family
Plantaginaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.60 M
0.10 M
Veronica hederifolia
Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica hederifolia is native to many parts of Europe, Mediterranean and parts of Central Asia. It is introduced into many other areas of the world and often seen as a weed. It has a small annual plant, which sets seed before it dies, and has procumbent and climbing stems with tiny hairs on them. It produces reddish stems and lobed leaves which are reminiscent of ivy leaves. It produces solitary blue or lilac flowers along the stem.
Flowering Season (Spring/Summer/Autumn)
From Mid Spring TO Early Autumn
Veronica hederifolia produces solitary blue or lilac flowers along its stem. It typically flowers anytime between mid spring to early autumn.
Weeding
From Early Spring TO Late Autumn
Veronica hederifolia is seen often as an annual weed. In order to ensure it doesn't self seed around the garden, it is important to weed this plant out as soon as you see it as it has a short life cycle. It can produce up to 40 to 400 seeds per plant. Seed can last up to 3-4 years. It has very fibrous roots which are not very deep and can be easily weeded out by hand or using a fork or trowel.