Blue Waterhyssop, Blue Water Hyssop, Lemon Bacopa, Lemon Water Hyssop
Bacopa caroliniana (Lemon Bacopa) is a creeping or floating perennial wildflower with thick succulent leaves that are heavily lemon-scented when crushed. Blooming from late spring through fall, this aquatic plant boasts a profusion of small bright blue flowers, less than 1 in. (2.5), that attract a variety of small pollinators. Native to the southeastern U.S.A. and Cuba, Lemon Bacopa occurs naturally on coastal shores, tidal muds, marshes, and disturbed wetlands. It can be grown above the surface of the water or fully submerged to help oxygenate the water. It looks great in or by the pond, as a houseplant in an aquarium. It makes an excellent ground cover in wet or saturated landscapes as it can spread to form large mats. Fast-growing, it has become used as a hanging basket plant by florists.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Common names | Bacopa |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Maryland, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Common names | Bacopa |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Maryland, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
How many Bacopa caroliniana (Lemon Bacopa) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Bacopa caroliniana (Lemon Bacopa) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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