The species as a whole is native mostly to Eurasia & North America, and has three variants with their individual ranges; var.

The capsules are obcordate or heart shaped, mostly flattened and have a pubescent outer layer with a notched tip.

serpyllifolia, commonly known as thyme-leaved speedwell, is native mostly to Eurasia and is introduced to North America and New Zealand.

It frequently occurs in open grass lands and cultivated areas on lighter soils.

[8] It grows in full sunlight, tolerates partial shade, and thrives in a moist environment during the spring .

[6] They can grow in elevations up to 3300 m.[9] Pollinators of V. serpyllifolia include flies and bees that visit the flowers for nectar.

[10] Veronica serpyllifolia grows in patches and is commonly recognized as a weed of turf grass.

Picking the weed and pulling the roots out can work but this risks the further dispersal of seeds on the lawn.

[5] One study showed that wiping herbicides onto the plant rather than spraying it helps to better remove of the species.