Großer Ehrenpreis - Veronica teucrium

created by KräuterMax at 11.01.2025

Seed packet

Features

Color

blue

Taste

aromatic

bitter

Growth habit

growth habit: semi-upright

growth habit: horst-forming

root type: shallow-rooted

lifespan: perennial

Location

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

planting: raised bed

light: sunny to semi-shady

Fertilization: nutrient-poor

fertilization: humus-enriched

light: light shade.

Soil: loamy

Soil: slightly loamy

Light: Semi-Shade

Soil moisture: dry to moderately moist

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

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1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

Speedwell is a genus of plants belonging to the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). There are around 450 species, some of which can also be found in Central Europe. Perennial variety. Up to 60 cm tall. Shallow-rooted, clump-forming plant Undemanding and suitable for planting under woody plants Edible blue flowers. Tea plant Insect-friendly.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

Light germinator. Very different growth forms and cultivation requirements depending on the species and variety. Generally fertilize once in spring. Cut off withered shoots. Water during dry periods. Cut back 1/3 in spring. Native varieties are hardy. Self-seeding. Can also be propagated by division. To do this, cut off 15 cm long shoots with buds and plant them. The leaves and flowers can be harvested and eaten. However, the leaves are very bitter. Requirements depend on the species and variety, due to the different demands and growth habit. Some good companion plants are the tearing heart, gemswort, lungwort, elecampane, yarrow, daylilies, lady's mantle, perennial daisies, larkspur, golden sheaf, maiden's eye, roses and stonecrop. Large speedwell species should be supported and tied up.