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    Bacopa monnieri

    Also Known As

    • Bacopa 'Monnieri'
    • Brahmi
    • Moneywort Bacopa
    • Thyme-Leafed Gratiola
    • Water Hyssop

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 2"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6b-11

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    Bacopa monnieri plant details

    Bacopa monnieri is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - high water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bacopa monnieri

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bacopa monnieri

    USDA Zones: 6b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - high
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Plant or water level or can be submersed. Trailing.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Bacopa monnieri plant

    How to Grow Bacopa monnieri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - high

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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