How to Care for Veronica persica (Persian speedwell)

Korean name: 큰개불알풀(봄까치꽃)

Persian speedwell is a small, ground-covering wildflower that blooms in early spring. It features distinctive small blue flowers and oval leaves with serrated edges. It grows quickly and is easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: West Asia, Europe
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: wildflower, spring flower, easy to grow, low height
• Also known as: Persian speedwell, Bird's-eye speedwell

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, partial shade.
• Watering: Water evenly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Tolerates average humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply a mild liquid fertilizer about once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Veronica persica?

Water evenly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Veronica persica?

It likes Prefers bright, partial shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Thrives in well-drained soil..

Is Veronica persica safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Veronica persica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Tolerates average humidity.. Fertilise Apply a mild liquid fertilizer about once a month during growing season..