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species 13,715 observations

Herb-of-Grace

Bacopa monnieri

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it White Peacock 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Canada Goose 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Orange-spotted Flower Moth, Baracoa Skipper, Bow-shaped Calligrapher 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Moist Wet
Water use
High
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Heat Salt Wet soil
Habit
Creeping Spreading
Plant type
Perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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