Lawn Marshpennywort
Hydrocotylesibthorpioides

Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hydrocotyle (hi-droh-KOT-ih-lee)
Species: sibthorpioides (sib-thorp-ee-OH-id-ees)

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds