| Germander Speedwell | |
| Bird-Eye | |
| Cat's Eyes |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Inflorescence Type: | Plume |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Uses: | Dye production Provides winter interest Shade Tree |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Pollinators: | Midges |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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