Veronica americana American brooklime (Scrophulariaceae)

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Veronica americana
American brooklime
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The Veronica americana plant species is found in N. America - Newfoundland to Alaska, south to California and N. Carolina. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American brooklime.

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Latin Name:  Veronica americana
Common Name:  American brooklime
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  (Raf.)Schwein.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Shallow water, rills and swamps[43].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow autumn in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in autumn or spring[200]. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are growing away well. Plant them out in the summer or the following spring.

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