Marsh Speedwell
NameMarsh Speedwell
Species NameVeronica scutellata
Common NameMarsh Speedwell
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate pale purple flowers, herbaceous growth habit, naturally occurring.
Description
This specimen of Marsh Speedwell is a herbaceous plant featuring slender stems and narrow, lanceolate leaves. It displays delicate pale purple flowers with four petals and a white center, growing in a natural, uncultivated setting. The plant is small and lacks any woody trunk development typical of a bonsai.
