Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Bacopa

Species:

Bacopa caroliniana

USDA Symbol:

BACA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

aquatic invertebrates, waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in wetlands and along stream banks

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light and consistently moist to wet conditions for germination. Often propagated vegetatively via stem cuttings which root readily in water.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI