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Blue Water Hyssop

Bacopa caroliniana, Plantaginaceae

Zones
6–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Aztec Sweet HerbPhyla dulcis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Rough FrogfruitPhyla scaberrima
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

GuggulCommiphora wightii

Guggul as a drought-adapted shrub competes intensely for water resources, disadvantaging water-loving plants like blue water hyssop.

Uses

Functions

Wetland MedicineBog GardeningAquatic Systems

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Cognitive EnhancementMemory SupportAnxiety ReductionNervous System Health

Common Questions

What zones does Blue Water Hyssop grow in?

Blue Water Hyssop grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Blue Water Hyssop?

Good companions for Blue Water Hyssop include Aztec Sweet Herb, Rough Frogfruit.

Design guilds with Blue Water Hyssop and see companion relationships visually.

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