This perennial herb has a prostrate habit with creeping stems that root at the nodes and forms a clump. It has succulent dark green oblong leaves and the small white to pale blue tube-shaped flowers appear solitary just above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Bacopa monnieriis naturally found in Australia from northern New South Wales to eastern Queensland growing in moist to muddy soils on the banks of ponds and creeks tolerating inundation for short periods. It prefers sunny to semi shaded open position and is drought and frost tender.

Brahm Partrope is grown for its low spreading habit and its tolerance of wet soil conditions. It is planted in rockeries or around a water feature as a ground cover or spill-over. It is also be grown in a pots and tubs or planted around stepping stones. It establishes from cuttings in 1 to 2 years and is not commonly seen in nurseries but is easy to grow. ID 1546

Bacopa(buh-KOH-puh) monnieri(mon-ee-ER-eye)

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Figwort and Foxglove Family