Bacopa Species, Hyssop, Lemon Bacopa

Bacopacaroliniana

Genus
Bacopa (buh-KOH-puh)
Species
caroliniana (kair-oh-lin-ee-AN-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clermont, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Hinesville, Georgia

Abilene, Texas

Garland, Texas

Mansfield, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Garland, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2012 | neutral

I've been growing this plant in my little pond for about 5 years. I really love its little blue flowers. I have given it a neutral rathe...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Hyssop, Lemon Bacopa Bacopa caroliniana is Native to Texas and other States.

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Orlando, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2003 | positive

This plant is pretty on the edges of a pond or in shallow water. It thrives in shallow standing water. It has colorful blue flowers and...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

A small, emersed perennial herb, Lemon Bacopa is easily differentiated from other species by its blue flowers and by the lemony scent of ...Read More

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