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Slender speedwell
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Slender speedwell
Veronica filiformis
Slender speedwell is a small, pretty plant with delicate blue flowers. It grows close to the ground and can often be found in gardens and grassy areas, making it a lovely sight in spring.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Slender speedwell is a low-growing plant forming dense mats, recognizable by its bright sky-blue to lilac flowers, each with four petals and delicate darker veins that converge at a tiny white center. Its small, rounded, light green leaves often have slightly scalloped edges.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusVeronica
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its delicate look, it was accidentally brought to many new countries and quickly made itself at home!
If you look closely, you'll see a tiny white 'eye' at the center of each vibrant blue flower!
Its scientific name, Veronica, is thought to honor Saint Veronica, a fascinating historical link!
The tiny blue petals of its flowers are often asymmetric, with one petal noticeably smaller than the others!
Special abilities
Ability
Regrowth Rocket
This plant can sprout new roots and shoots from even small stem fragments, helping it recover and multiply quickly after being mowed or disturbed.
Ability
Mow-Proof Marvel
Slender speedwell produces flowers and seeds very close to the ground, allowing it to complete its life cycle and thrive even in frequently mowed lawns.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2-10 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-0.8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from the flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits flowers for nectar and aids in pollination.
eaten by
Garden snail
Helix aspersa
Herbivores that may graze on the leaves and stems.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Slender speedwell?
2-10 cm
How wide does Slender speedwell spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Slender speedwell?
0.5-0.8 cm
When does Slender speedwell bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Slender speedwell edible?
Yes
Is Slender speedwell toxic?
None
What is Slender speedwell's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Slender speedwell pollinated?
Insect
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