brooklime
Also known as: European brooklime; horsewell grass; water pimpernell
A marginal, aquatic perennial with creeping, hollow stems, rooting as they spread, and usually evergreen, rounded, fleshy leaves. Short, upright spikes of small, bright blue flowers are produced from late spring to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- brooklime (Veronica beccabunga)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of brooklime
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of brooklime
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brooklime care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed, except to keep within bounds
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by stem-tip cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in permanently wet soil, or as an aquatic marginal in water up to 10cm deep, in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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