Veronica anagallis-aquatica Veronica anagallis-aquatica is a perennial plant growing to 80 cm tall. It is a glabrous herb with erect, quadrangular and hollow stem. The leaves are simple, sessile, with finely toothed margins; the upper leaves clasp the stems. Racemes of hermaphrodite, blue to violet, and small flowers are produced. The fruit is a subglobose capsule. Datasheet Common Namewater speedwell / blue water-speedwell / brook pimpernel / sessile water-speedwell Botanical nameVeronica anagallis-aquatica FamilyPlantaginaceae Life CyclePerennial, BiennialFoliageSemi-evergreenBasic ColourBlue-VioletHeight20 -> 80 cmHabitatrivers, streams, lakes, ravinesAltitude0 - 1700 mBloom TimeMay-September Plant TypeHerb, AquaticFruit TypeCapsuledifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsFlower, StemPlant UsesCulinaryActive substancesTell us USDA ZoneTell us Sun ExposureSun, Part shadeSoil pHAlkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureMoist, WetSoil Type Sandy, ClayeyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Veronica anagallis-aquatica
