Herb-of-Grace, Water Hyssop, Coastal Water-Hyssop, Water Purslane, Brahmi, Thyme-Leafed Gratiola, Indian Pennywort, Bramia monnieri, Lysimachia monnieri
Bacopa monnieri (Water Hyssop) is a creeping, mat-forming, aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial with small, succulent, oval, and shiny leaves. Blooming from mid-spring through fall (year-round in mild climates), it boasts a profusion of small, axillary, bell-shaped, white flowers that are often tinged with blue or pink. They attract a variety of small pollinators. Very adaptable, Water Hyssop can grow submerged in several inches of water. It makes a good ground cover that can take light foot traffic. Fast-growing, it is widely used as a hanging basket or container plant too. Native to the wetlands of southern and Eastern India, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America, Water Hyssop occurs naturally in coastal hammocks and swales, swamps, salt, and freshwater marshes, and along river and stream edges. It is used medicinally in India and is being researched for antioxidant properties, to help the nervous system, and to improve memory and mental functions.
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
Common names | Bacopa, Brahmi |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 4' (30cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 36" (30cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maryland, California, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Salt, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
Common names | Bacopa, Brahmi |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 4' (30cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 36" (30cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maryland, California, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Salt, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
How many Bacopa monnieri (Water Hyssop) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Bacopa monnieri (Water Hyssop) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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