Common
name: "Brooklime"
Latin name: Veronica beccabunga
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Native
to: Eurasia
Zone: 5 - 11
Winter hardy: Borderline
Water depth: 1" - 4"
Pond size: Small to Large
Flowers: Yes, blue and white
Height: 4" - 6"
Spread: 12" - 18"
Pests: Powdery mildew
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Cultural
information: "Brooklime" is a small
compact plant ideal for small ponds or container gardening. The
foliage looks amazingly similar to an exotic house plant... the "Dinner
Plate Aralia".
Set plants in early spring directly in the pond utilizing
baskets, at a maximum depth of 4". "Brooklime" will
flower off and on from late spring thru the summer. Remove any dead or dying
foliage and flowers as it appears.
Your local Garden Center may have "Brooklime"
available... as well as several terrestrial forms of Veronica
during the spring season.
