Red Besseya
Veronica rubra
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Veronica
- Species:
- Veronica rubra
- USDA Symbol:
- BERU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Sow on surface or lightly cover; requires light for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Seed germination requires pretreatment. Sow seeds in pots and place outside in late November for natural cold, moist stratification.
Establishment: Seed is collected by cutting the stalk when the capsules begin to split. Seed is a reddish brown color. Seed is harvested in late June and stored in paper bags at room temperature until cleaned. The plant is native to Washington and Oregon east of the Cascades, east to Idaho and Montana. It occurs in open grasslands, dry meadows and prairies.
Source: npn.rngr.net