Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
426319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 9 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425651



Common Names

  • Blue Speedwell
  • Blue Veronica
  • Blue Gypsyweed


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Description

Veronica glauca (also called Glaucous Speedwell, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with blue-green foliage and small, pale blue flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica glauca is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica glauca sub. kavusica (Rech.f.) M.A.Fisch.
Veronica glauca sub. glauca
Veronica glauca sub. chaubardii (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire & Petitm.
Veronica glauca sub. peloponnesiaca (Boiss. & Orph.) Maire & Petitm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica glauca has small, blue flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica glauca can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and chalk. It can be grown in containers, but will need to be divided every three to four years.

Where to Find Veronica glauca

Veronica glauca can be found in the grasslands of Europe and Asia.

Veronica glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica glauca?

Veronica glauca

What is the common name of Veronica glauca?

Glaucous Speedwell

What is the hardiness zone of Veronica glauca?

3-8

Species in the Veronica genus

Veronica capsellicarpa, Veronica cardiocarpa, Veronica chamaepithyoides, Veronica canbyi, Veronica canterburiensis, Veronica cetikiana, Veronica chamaedrys, Veronica carsei, Veronica carstensensis, Veronica cassinioides, Veronica ceratocarpa, Veronica catenata, Veronica caucasica, Veronica consolatae, Veronica brachysiphon, Veronica borisovae, Veronica bozakmanii, Veronica bishopiana, Veronica biloba, Veronica bogosensis, Veronica bollonsii, Veronica birleyi, Veronica callitrichoides, Veronica cachemirica, Veronica caespitosa, Veronica calycina, Veronica campylopoda, Veronica californica, Veronica bucharica, Veronica breviracemosa, Veronica buchananii, Veronica bullii, Veronica bungei, Veronica daranica, Veronica dabneyi, Veronica debilis, Veronica cuneifolia, Veronica cupressoides, Veronica cymbalaria, Veronica filiformis, Veronica fedtschenkoi, Veronica ferganica, Veronica davisii, Veronica filifolia, Veronica decorosa, Veronica decumbens, Veronica euphrasiifolia, Veronica farinosa, Veronica evenosa, Veronica fairfieldii,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812037-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].