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Veronicaanagallis-aquatica

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Veronica anagallis-aquatica by Xenomorf

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Genus

Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)

Info

Synonym

Veronica catenata

Veronica comosa

Veronica connata

Veronica glandifera

Veronica micromeria

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Perennials

Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clarkdale, Arizona

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