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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Veronica chamaedrys is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from March to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Lawn; Meadow; Hedgerow;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses: Tea
The leaves are a tea substitute[177, 183].
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Medicinal Uses
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Blood purifier Skin Vulnerary
The herb is a blood purifier and vulnerary[4]. It is applied externally to skin diseases and is said to be an efficacious treatment for the itch[4]. Internally, an infusion of the leaves once had a good reputation in the treatment of coughs, asthma, catarrh etc[4].
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Easily grown in a moderately fertile moisture retentive well drained soil[200]. Prefers cool summers[200]. A good bee plant[24]. A common garden weed, it grows well in a lawn[200] and can be grown in the spring meadow[24]. It is also a good plant for the flower border[1].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient quantity, the seed can be sown in situ in the autumn or the spring. Division in autumn or spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are growing away well. Plant them out in the summer or the following spring.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Lebanon, Syria, Turkey (Balikesir, Bolu, Bursa, Eskisehir, Kastamonu, Kütahya, Samsun, Sinop), Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russian Federation (Dagestan), Russian Federation-Western Siberia (Western Siberia), Kazakhstan, China (Liaoning Sheng) EUROPE: Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Russian Federation (European part), Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Ukraine (incl. Krym), Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey (Istanbul, Tekirdag), Spain, France, Portugal AFRICA: Portugal (Azores, Madeira Islands)
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Veronica agrestis | Field Speedwell, Green field speedwell | Annual | 0.1 |
0-0
| | LMH | N | M | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Veronica americana | American Brooklime, American speedwell | Perennial | 0.1 |
0-0
| | LMH | SN | WeWa | 2 | 1 | |
| Veronica anagallis-aquatica | Water Speedwell | Perennial | 0.3 |
-
| | LMH | N | WeWa | 2 | 2 | |
| Veronica arvensis | Corn Speedwell | Annual | 0.2 |
4-8
| | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Veronica beccabunga | Brooklime, European speedwell | Perennial | 0.6 |
4-8
| | LMH | SN | WeWa | 1 | 1 | |
| Veronica catenata | | Perennial | 0.0 |
-
| | LMH | N | WeWa | 1 | 0 | |
| Veronica hederifolia | Ivy-Leaf Speedwell | Annual | 0.5 |
-
| | LMH | N | M | 0 | 1 | |
| Veronica longifolia | Garden Speedwell, Long-Leaf Speedwell | Perennial | 1.0 |
4-10
| M | LMH | N | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Veronica officinalis | Common Speedwell | Perennial | 0.1 |
3-7
| | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 2 | |
| Veronica peregrina | Necklace Weed, Neckweed, Hairy purslane speedwell | Annual/Biennial | 0.2 |
0-0
| | LMH | N | MWe | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Veronica polita | Gray field speedwell | Annual | 0.3 |
0-0
| | LMH | N | M | 2 | 1 | |
| Veronica scutellata | Marsh Speedwell, Skullcap speedwell | Perennial | 0.1 |
5-9
| | LMH | N | WeWa | 1 | 0 | |
| Veronica spuria | bastard speedwell | Perennial | 0.5 |
3-7
| | LMH | N | M | 1 | 0 | |
| Veronica undulata | Undulate speedwell | Perennial | 1.0 |
0-0
| | LMH | N | MWe | 1 | 1 | |
| Veronicastrum axillare | | Perennial | 1.8 |
-
| | LMH | N | M | 0 | 2 | |
| Veronicastrum sibiricum | Blackroot | Perennial | 0.8 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 2 | |
| Veronicastrum virginicum | Beaumont's Root, Culver's root, Bowman's Root, Culver's Root, Black Root | Perennial | 1.2 |
3-9
| F | LMH | N | M | 0 | 3 | |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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