Brooklime (Veronica Beccabunga) is a perennial herb in the Plantaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Veronica beccabunga is a smooth, shiny perennial herb with horizontal or ascending stems that root at the nodes.

Brooklime

Brooklime

Veronica Beccabunga

Veronica beccabunga is a smooth, shiny perennial herb with horizontal or ascending stems that root at the nodes.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, wildlife habitat

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Brooklime

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Plantaginaceae
Genus:Veronica