description Common Speedwell Overview
Common speedwell, or Veronica persica, is a small annual flowering plant native to parts of Eurasia and widely introduced elsewhere, including North America. It often grows as a low, spreading weed in lawns, gardens, fields, and disturbed ground. The plant is recognized by its small blue flowers, which usually have darker markings and pale centers, and by its ability to flower early in the growing season under cool spring conditions.
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What is common speedwell?
Common speedwell is Veronica persica, a small annual flowering plant from Eurasia. It has spread widely and often appears in lawns, gardens, fields, and disturbed soil.
How can I identify Veronica persica?
Common speedwell is a low, spreading plant with small blue flowers, often marked with darker lines. Its leaves are rounded to oval and grow along delicate stems.
Is common speedwell native to North America?
Veronica persica is native to parts of Eurasia and has been introduced widely elsewhere, including North America. In lawns and gardens it is commonly treated as a weed.
When does common speedwell flower?
It can flower during cool parts of the growing season, especially in spring and sometimes autumn. Mild weather may allow it to bloom for an extended period.
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