Water
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during warmer months. Water thoroughly when the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler, dormant periods.
Faded speedwell (Veronica anagalloides) is a low-growing perennial herb with delicate, pale blue to white flowers, thriving in wet, disturbed areas and along watercourses
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Thrives in bright, indirect light, tolerating full sun if kept adequately watered.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogging.
Clay, Loam, Sand
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 15-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Light Feeding
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during warmer months. Water thoroughly when the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler, dormant periods.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Trim back any leggy or overgrown stems in late spring or early summer to promote bushier growth.
Remove dead or damaged foliage as needed.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Insert cuttings into moist potting mix and keep them in a humid environment until rooted.
Can also be propagated by division of established clumps in spring.
Young plants may benefit from repotting annually into slightly larger containers. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repot in spring before new growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Faded Speedwell (Veronica anagalloides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| Species | Veronica anagalloides |
Similar in genus Veronica
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