Veronica americana (American Brooklime) Part Shade or meadows

or meadows

Lorquin's Admiral

Wayne Weiseman

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Heartleaf arnica thrives in part shade

Veronica americana (American Brooklime) Part Shade or meadowsPlant Description: A charming, spreading native perennial in the Figwort family. Commonly called American Brooklime or American Speedwell, this plant enjoys growing in the muddy limey stream banks, but will tolerate many other growing conditions that aren't perennially wet, like common gardens. Stems have opposite, oblong pointed leaves and flowers are 4 petaled light purple, light blue, or even light pink, growing in clusters. Spreads readily. Parts