Is Austrian Speedwell safe for pets?

Yes, Austrian Speedwell (Veronica Teucrium) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Austrian Speedwell easy to care for?

Austrian Speedwell has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Austrian Speedwell grow indoors?

Austrian Speedwell is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Austrian Speedwell (Veronica Teucrium) is a perennial herb in the Plantaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A compact, mound-forming perennial plant with upright to sprawling stems, featuring bright blue flowers in summer.

Last updated: February 2026

Austrian Speedwell

Veronica Teucrium

A compact, mound-forming perennial plant with upright to sprawling stems, featuring bright blue flowers in summer.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental specimen

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Austrian Speedwell

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Plantaginaceae

Genus:Veronica