Is Spring Speedwell safe for pets?

Yes, Spring Speedwell (Veronica Verna) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Spring Speedwell easy to care for?

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

Can Spring Speedwell grow indoors?

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

Spring Speedwell (Veronica Verna) is a annual 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.

Veronica verna is an annual flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, commonly known as Spring Speedwell.

Last updated: February 2026

Spring Speedwell

Veronica Verna

Veronica verna is an annual flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, commonly known as Spring Speedwell.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

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, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, early spring bloom, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spring Speedwell

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Dec

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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