Finger Speedwell
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(Veronica triphyllos)
Finger Speedwell (Veronica triphyllos)
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Andreas Rockstein
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Photo by: Andreas Rockstein | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Andreas Rockstein | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-02-25T15:43:48-08:00 |
Summary
Veronica triphyllos, commonly known as Finger Speedwell, is an annual herb native to Europe and western Asia, specifically thriving in Mediterranean climates and temperate regions. It is often found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and grasslands. This plant typically grows up to 8 inches tall and is characterized by its hairy, glandular stems and deeply lobed leaves. During the flowering season, which occurs in spring, Finger Speedwell produces small, showy deep blue flowers at the stem tips, adding a splash of color to the landscape.
Finger Speedwell is valued for its ornamental flowers and is used in wildflower gardens and naturalized areas. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. It prefers full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. While it is not commonly used in formal garden settings, its adaptability makes it a suitable choice for informal gardens and restoration projects. It is not known to have significant disease or pest problems, but it can self-seed prolifically, which may be undesirable in some settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Finger Speedwell is valued for its ornamental flowers and is used in wildflower gardens and naturalized areas. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. It prefers full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. While it is not commonly used in formal garden settings, its adaptability makes it a suitable choice for informal gardens and restoration projects. It is not known to have significant disease or pest problems, but it can self-seed prolifically, which may be undesirable in some settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Width: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to Mediterranean climates and temperate regions, often found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and grasslands
Other Names
Common Names: Threesome Speedwell
Scientific Names: Veronica triphyllos, Cochlidiosperma digitatum, Omphalospora triphylla, Veronica collina, Veronica digitata, Veronica quinquefida, Veronica triphyllos f. dentata, Veronica triphyllos var. collina, Veronica triphyllos var. simplex
GBIF Accepted Name: Veronica triphyllos