Bacopa monnieri
(Water Hyssop)

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Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Water Hyssop, Brahmi, Herb of Grace, Thyme-leafed Gratiola, Indian Pennywort, Bacopa
    Synonyms: Bramia monnieri, Herpestis monniera, Lysimachia monnieri
    Lifespan: Perennial, Tender Perennial
    Zones: 8 - 10
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: Year Round
    Status: Native
    Range:

Bacopa monnieri, or Water Hyssop, is native to the southeastern coast, from Texas to Virginia and is adventive in California and Arizona. It is a perennial, or tender perennial, that grows in moist locations, like coastlines, shorelines, ditches, wet yards, swales and other wet areas. It blooms mostly year-round with white flowers.

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