Wood germander (Veronica teucrium)
Care, watering, light and tips for Wood germander on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Wood germander
Veronica teucrium, commonly known as Large Speedwell, is a herbaceous perennial from the Plantaginaceae family, forming spreading clumps with intense blue or violet flowers that appear in spikes. Its small, abundant blossoms make it ideal for garden borders, rockeries, or as ground cover in sunny areas, providing a vibrant splash of color in spring and early summer. It is a robust, low-maintenance plant that fits well into naturalistic or wild garden designs.
Native range
Central and Southern Europe, extending into Western Asia
Care tips
It thrives in full sun to light partial shade for optimal flowering. It requires well-drained soil, preferably sandy or loamy, and tolerates poor soils. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, as it is susceptible to waterlogging. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot; it is quite drought-tolerant once established.
How to save a dying Wood germander
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowing or spotted leaves, lack of flowering, slow growth.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist, not waterlogged soil), place in partial shade, lightly fertilize with bloom booster in spring.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot), direct sun and intense heat (scorches leaves), lack of pruning (reduces flowering).
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and there are green shoots, it can recover with proper care.