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Marsh Speedwell (Veronica scutellata)
FlowerPerennialModerate

Marsh Speedwell

Veronica scutellata

Family: Plantaginaceae

Marsh Speedwell grows in full sun and prefers wet boggy soil. Water needs: High.

How to Grow Marsh Speedwell

Marsh Speedwell growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet boggy soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Marsh Speedwell as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-140 days.

Plant Overview

Marsh Speedwell (Veronica scutellata) is listed in the Plantaginaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-4113
Family
Plantaginaceae
Plant type
Flower
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Marsh Speedwell is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet boggy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.

Hardiness zones
3-9
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Wet boggy soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.0
Water needs
High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-140 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
90-140 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.