Blue Water-speedwell
Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Also listed as Beccabunga anagallis-aquatica, Veronica acutifolia
Also known as Water Speedwell, Brook Pimpernel
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A semi-aquatic perennial with small blue or pale blue flowers, native to wet habitats and shallow water margins. It thrives in consistently moist conditions and is well-suited to water gardens, pond edges, and boggy areas.
Why grow it
Blue water-speedwell offers reliable ground cover for permanently wet sites where many perennials struggle, and its small blue flowers provide color in pond and bog gardens from late spring through summer. Compared to other aquatic speedwells, it tolerates slightly deeper water while remaining manageable in size, making it useful for transitional zones between open water and terrestrial plantings. It requires minimal fertilization once established in appropriate conditions.
Watch out for
This species can spread vigorously in ideal conditions and may need periodic thinning to prevent it from overtaking smaller plants in shallow water gardens. Plants grown in containers require consistent moisture and may decline rapidly if water levels drop during the growing season.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A semi-aquatic perennial with small blue or pale blue flowers, native to wet habitats and shallow water margins. It thrives in consistently moist conditions and is well-suited to water gardens, pond edges, and boggy areas.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Blue Water-speedwell grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Blue water-speedwell offers reliable ground cover for permanently wet sites where many perennials struggle, and its small blue flowers provide color in pond and bog gardens from late spring through summer. Compared to other aquatic speedwells, it tolerates slightly deeper water while remaining manageable in size, making it useful for transitional zones between open water and terrestrial plantings. It requires minimal fertilization once established in appropriate conditions.
Watch out for
This species can spread vigorously in ideal conditions and may need periodic thinning to prevent it from overtaking smaller plants in shallow water gardens. Plants grown in containers require consistent moisture and may decline rapidly if water levels drop during the growing season.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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