Großer Ehrenpreis - Veronica teucrium

created by steffen a. at 11.01.2025

Features

Color

Blau

Geschmack

aromatisch

bitter

Fruit shape

Blatt

Blüte

Growth habit

halb-aufrecht

horstbildend

Location

Balkon

Beet

Kübel

Topf

Freiland

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sonnig bis halbschattig

anspruchslos

kalkhaltiger Boden

nährstoffarmer Boden

humoser Boden

lichter Schtten

lehmig

leicht lehmig

Halbschatten

trocken bis mäßig feucht

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

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.