Bird's-eye Speedwell
Veronica persica
Also listed as Pocilla persica, Veronica buxbaumii
Also known as Persian Speedwell, Bird-eye Speedwell
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A low-growing winter annual with delicate blue flowers and spreading habit, commonly found as a volunteer in gardens and lawns. Despite its small stature, it can spread vigorously and self-seed prolifically.
Why grow it
Bird's-eye speedwell offers earlier winter and spring color than most lawn weeds, with small blue flowers that can be attractive in informal settings. It establishes quickly in disturbed or bare soil where other groundcovers struggle, and requires no fertilizer or supplemental water once established. Compared to larger speedwell species, its low profile makes it less obstructive in garden paths or between pavers.
Watch out for
In moist conditions, the plant can become leggy and mat densely, potentially smothering slower-growing neighbors. Because it completes its lifecycle by late spring in most climates, relying on it for season-long color coverage requires pairing with summer-growing species. Hand removal is easiest in early growth stages before the root system anchors deeply.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
Native Range
Western Asia and Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing winter annual with delicate blue flowers and spreading habit, commonly found as a volunteer in gardens and lawns. Despite its small stature, it can spread vigorously and self-seed prolifically.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Bird's-eye Speedwell grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Bird's-eye speedwell offers earlier winter and spring color than most lawn weeds, with small blue flowers that can be attractive in informal settings. It establishes quickly in disturbed or bare soil where other groundcovers struggle, and requires no fertilizer or supplemental water once established. Compared to larger speedwell species, its low profile makes it less obstructive in garden paths or between pavers.
Watch out for
In moist conditions, the plant can become leggy and mat densely, potentially smothering slower-growing neighbors. Because it completes its lifecycle by late spring in most climates, relying on it for season-long color coverage requires pairing with summer-growing species. Hand removal is easiest in early growth stages before the root system anchors deeply.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
Native Range
Western Asia and Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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