Veronica chamaedrys Germander speedwell (Scrophulariaceae)

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Veronica chamaedrys
Germander speedwell
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The Veronica chamaedrys plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Germander speedwell.

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Latin Name:  Veronica chamaedrys
Common Name:  Germander speedwell
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  A common plant of grassland, woods, hedges etc[1, 13].

Cultivation Notes: 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].

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