Marcus, Joseph A.
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell
Coastal Water-hyssop, Herb-of-grace, Water hyssop
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
The
solitary, axillary, bell-shaped flowers of these creeping, mat-forming, aquatic or semi-aquatic perennials are borne on slender pedicils. The small, white flowers are often tinged with blue or pink. The leaves are small,
oval and shiny.
Water Hyssop is a member of the figwort or snapdragon family (family Scrophulariaceae), which includes about 220 genera and 3,000 species occurring nearly throughout the world.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , AZ , CA , FL , GA , HI , LA , MD , MS , NC , OK , SC , TX , VA
Native Distribution: Coastal Plain from MD to TX & s.w. AR
Native Habitat: Wet sands; mud flats; pond or stream margins
USDA Native Status: L48(N), HI(N), PR(N), VI(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet , Moist
Soil Description: Wet sands.
Conditions Comments: Water-hyssop is a good choice to plant in bogs,water gardens and in hanging baskets or draping over the edge of a pot. It will also grow in moist soil or shallow water as a groundcover. The small, white flowers are often tinged with blue or pink. The leaves are small,
oval and shiny.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Moderate
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Bacopa monnieri is a larval host and/or nectar source for:
Last Update: 2007-01-01
