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Plantaginaceae
Brook-pimpernel
Veronica anagallis
Also known as Veronica beccabunga, Brooklime, Water speedwell
Native Plants · Veronica · Speedwell · Semi-Aquatic · Bog Garden · Pond Edge · Moist Soil · Perennial · Shade Tolerant · Wildflower · Water Garden
Veronica anagallis is a semi-aquatic perennial speedwell that grows best in damp, fertile soil in partial shade. Keep the soil consistently moist and avoid letting the roots dry out, as this plant is naturally found near water. It is well suited to pond edges, bog gardens, and other moist landscape features.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water frequently; plant prefers consistently wet to moist soil · Every 3-5 days or keep consistently moist
- Maintenance
- Low
- Cycle
- Perennial
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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