Edibles – Herbs – Waterhyssop

Waterhyssop

Botanical name: bacopa monnieri 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 1 ft in height with a spread of up to 1.5 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 8-11 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white

Bloom time: year-round 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing season 

Pruning instructions: remove withered blooms and foliage as needed

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months Landscape use: herb garden, 

Special features: flood tolerant, attracts wildlife, creeping growth pattern, used in ayurvedic medicine 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: water mint, water hyacinth, siberian iris 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no