Persian Speedwell

Veronica persica L.

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

▲▼mature, flowering plants in spring

▲▼leaf and flower details

▲leaf and flower details

▲▼ flowers

·         Persian Speedwell:

o   Also an early bloomer, larger leaves (1/2 to 3/4” diameter), lighter green color

o   Flowers larger, pale blue & white, long, slender flower stalk

o   Field speedwell has smaller flowers on much shorter stalks than Persian speedwell