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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 5 to 11 inches
Leaves: Other: Annual that reseeds readily
Flowers: Showy
Other: 1/3" across
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Self seed readily

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Common names
  • Persian Speedwell
  • Winter Speedwell
  • Common Field Speedwell
  • Large Field Speedwell
  • Bird's-Eye Speedwell
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Veronica persica
  • Synonym: Veronica persica var. corrensiana
  • Synonym: Veronica persica var. aschersoniana

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Location: Willow Street, Pennsylvania Date: 2023-03-05
Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Location: Aberdeen, NC Date: January 19, 2022 Persian speedwell #67; RAB p. 953, 166-20-5; LHB p. 885, 179-5-;
Location: Hood, Alabama
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8 Date: Mar 15, 2013
Location: Aberdeen, NC Date: February 5, 2022 Persian speedwell #67; RAB p. 953, 166-20-5; LHB p. 885, 179-5-;
Location: Aberdeen, NC Date: December 31, 2021 Persian speedwell #67; RAB p. 953, 166-20-5; LHB p. 885, 179-5-;
Date: 2014-03-15
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8 Date: Mar 15, 2013
Location: Aberdeen, NC Date: February 3, 2022 Persian speedwell #67; RAB p. 953, 166-20-5; LHB p. 885, 179-5-;
Photo by Leo Michels
Credit: Michael H. Lemmer
Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Location: Murray, Utah, United States Date: 2018-03-28
Location: central Illinois Date: 2013-03-14
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8 Date: Mar 15, 2013
Location: Tarlton
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8 Date: Mar 15, 2013
Location: Tarlton Date: 2018-06-05
Photo by Leo Michels
Photo: Fran4004
Photo by dirtdorphins
Location: Northeastern Indiana Date: 2012-03-13
Location: Northeastern Indiana Date: 2012-03-13 Blooms - with acorn for size reference
Location: Northeastern Indiana Date: 2012-03-13 Early spring
Location: central Illinois Date: 2012-03-10
Location: Indiana Zone 5 Date: 2013-04-29
Location: Indiana Zone 5 Date: 2013-04-29
Location: central Illinois Date: 2013-03-14
Location: Tarlton
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8 Date: Mar 15, 2013 Immature seed head
Location: central Illinois Date: 2012-03-10
Location: Zlín � Jaroslavice CZ Date: 2007-04-08 Pavel Danek
Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 15, 2013 7:41 PM concerning plant:
    Very tiny plant that looks very nice growing between paving stones. Makes a great ground cover.
    Reply to this comment
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