Veronica anagallis-aquatica Water speedwell (Scrophulariaceae)

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Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Water speedwell
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The Veronica anagallis-aquatica plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Water speedwell. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. anagallis.

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Latin Name:  Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Common Name:  Water speedwell
Family:  Scrophulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Marshes, ditches, wet meadows, ponds and streams, avoiding acid conditions[1, 17].

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. If you have sufficient seed it can be grown in situ in the autumn or spring. Division in autumn or spring[200]. Very easy, 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. Cuttings of young shoots root easily in the growing season, merely put them in water.

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