Veronica incana, the silver speedwell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to parts of Eastern Europe and Russia, all of Siberia, Mongolia, and northern China, and has been introduced to Czechoslovakia. A number of authorities consider it to be a subspecies of the spiked speedwell Veronica spicata; Veronica spicata subsp. incana. It is a parent of the hybrids Veronica × czemalensis and Veronica × grisea.
Spiked speedwell is fairly resistant to disease and generally does not tend to develop illnesses. However, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its environment. These problems are usually minor. In terms of care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to keep a neat appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Spiked speedwell is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, like a garden or patio, and does not require extensive care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Veronica Incana.
Light
Spiked speedwell does best when it gets plenty of sunlight throughout the day. This light is essential for its healthy growth and development. In the wild it is usually found in open areas with abundant sun. Both too much and too little sun can cause impaired growth or faded leaf color.
Temperature
Spiked speedwell possesses the capability to adjust to diverse temperature conditions, though its spread can still be constrained by varying combinations of moisture and heat conditions. It flourishes optimally in hot weather during summer with sufficient rain or hydration. Extended stretches of overcast and wet conditions, in addition to sustained high temperatures, can augment the chances of Spiked speedwell perishing. During winter, appropriate safeguards against chilling cold can enhance the survival probability of the plant.
Fertilizer
Early spring, when the Spiked speedwell is coming out of dormancy and beginning active growth, is the best time to fertilize. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although Spiked speedwell has relatively modest fertilizer needs, applying fertilizer once a year can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-8
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 49 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Gray, Silver
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Blue, Purple
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, China, Lithuania, Norway, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Estonia, Mongolia, Finland, Albania, United Kingdom, Romania, Latvia, France
Other names.
