Purslane Speedwell
Veronica peregrina
Family: Plantaginaceae
Purslane Speedwell grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist disturbed soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Purslane Speedwell
Purslane Speedwell growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist disturbed soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Purslane Speedwell as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 45-75 days.
Plant Overview
Purslane Speedwell (Veronica peregrina) is listed in the Plantaginaceae family and categorized as a herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0721
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Purslane Speedwell is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist disturbed soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist disturbed soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 45-75 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 45-75 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.