Brooklime

Veronica beccabunga, Plantaginaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

True WatercressRorippa nasturtium-aquaticum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Cuckoo FlowerCardamine pratensis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Rice Paddy HerbLimnophila aromatica

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Blue Water SpeedwellVeronica anagallis-aquatica

Congeneric Veronica species compete for similar aquatic margin habitats and resources

Marsh SpeedwellVeronica scutellata

Related Veronica species with overlapping habitat requirements leading to resource competition

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlStream Bank StabilizationWildlife HabitatEdible Production

Edible Parts

LeavesShoots

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin C SourceScurvy PreventionDiuretic

Common Questions

What zones does Brooklime grow in?

Brooklime grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Brooklime?

Good companions for Brooklime include True Watercress, Cuckoo Flower, Rice Paddy Herb.

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