Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Hydrocotyle

Species:

Hydrocotyle moschata

USDA Symbol:

HYMO4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

found in damp, shaded areas