How much sun does American Brooklime need?

American Brooklime grows best in part sun conditions.

When does American Brooklime bloom?

American Brooklime blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is American Brooklime native?

American Brooklime (Veronica americana) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 40 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is American Brooklime toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag American Brooklime as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does American Brooklime attract?

American Brooklime draws bees and flies.

Is American Brooklime HOA-friendly?

American Brooklime takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

American Brooklime

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Veronica americana

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

American Brooklime (Veronica americana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag American Brooklime as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

high

Size

4"–16" H × 8"–24" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 40 more states

Pollinators

bees, flies

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

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American brooklime is a low-growing perennial that thrives in consistently moist soils and partial sun conditions. This native forb produces small blue flowers from May through July and spreads to form a groundcover mat in wet areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

American Brooklime takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Requires consistently wet conditions that may create drainage concerns
Can appear weedy or unkempt due to spreading growth habit
May go dormant or look poor in typical lawn irrigation conditions

Wildlife value

The small blue flowers attract bees and flies during the spring and summer blooming period. This plant provides nectar for pollinators that specialize in wet habitat areas.

Common questions

How much sun does American Brooklime need?: American Brooklime grows best in part sun conditions.
When does American Brooklime bloom?: American Brooklime blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is American Brooklime native?: American Brooklime (Veronica americana) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 40 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is American Brooklime toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag American Brooklime as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does American Brooklime attract?: American Brooklime draws bees and flies.
Is American Brooklime HOA-friendly?: American Brooklime takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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