American Brooklime
Veronica americana
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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