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Plantaginaceae
Germander Speedwell
Veronica chamaedrys
Faithfulness and remembrance.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Veronica
- Native to
- Europe, Northern Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-draining, average
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- In England it was called 'Bird's Eye' because the bright blue flower with a white center resembles a bird's eye.
- The petals fall off almost immediately when picked, earning it the folk name 'farewell' or 'speedwell'.
- It was traditionally sewn into the clothing of travelers for good luck on their journey.
- The two distinctive lines of hair running along the stem help distinguish it from other speedwell species.
- In Victorian flower language, giving speedwell meant 'I wish you a safe journey'.
Color meanings
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Remember me
1
Fidelity
2
Female fidelity