Herb Of Grace
Bacopa monnieri
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Bacopa
- Species:
- Bacopa monnieri
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink, Blue
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virginia, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in wetland conditions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Work in a shady area. Use clean 3" pots arranged in tray with well-drained potting mix. Cut plants into desired lengths, at least 3 nodes per strand (6 to 8 inches in length). Place about 3 strands in each pot.
Establishment: Bacopa monnieri is indigenous to Hawai'i and is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions. It is now frequently cultivated in many places as a ground cover or water plant.
Source: npn.rngr.net