In a small china pot, amongst some lush Yarrow, the more feathery looking plant in the image below, we were pleased to discover this little blue / white flower. It belongs to the species Veronica persica, more commonly known as Common Field Speedwell.
And common it most certainly is. Indeed some gardeners consider it a weed as this little annual readily flowers and seeds for large parts of the year. Something we may need to keep an eye on, but for now it is restricted to this one pot in the top section of the Garden, just outside the back door.
It is supposed to have several medical benefits, which are noted on wikipedia, but not knowing about that we’d not like to comment. We are just glad to finally have a speedwell species, of which there are a few common ones about, in the Garden. We have put together a little guide to this species which can be accessed HERE.
DC: 16/03/2024
Wildlife Garden 