This vigorous perennial herb has creeping stems (stolons) that root at the nodes and forms a prostrate habit. It has kidney-shaped mid green leaves and the tiny cup-shaped cream coloured flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Centella asiatica is naturally found from south-east Asia to most states in Australia growing in damp positions along water courses or around swamps. It commonly invades garden beds and may be regarded as a weed. 

It grows in an open sunny to semi shaded position on moderately drained moist soils and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Swamp Pennywort is grown for its foliage and spreading habit. It is planted in small gardens around water features as a ground cover or in containers as a spillover. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 1 season but may become a weed requiring control. ID 2509

Centella (sen-tel-e’a) asiatica (a-zee-at’i-ka)

Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
(Umbelliferae)
Carrot family