Gotu Kola

Centella asiatica, Apiaceae

Zones

8a–11b

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

ModerateHigh

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PurslanePortulaca oleracea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Baikal SkullcapScutellaria baicalensis

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

BacopaBacopa monnieri

Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

White JuteCorchorus capsularis

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

New Zealand FlaxPhormium tenax

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Broadleaf PlantainPlantago major

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

FoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Gotu Kola grow in?

Gotu Kola grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Gotu Kola?

Good companions for Gotu Kola include Purslane, Baikal Skullcap, Bacopa, White Jute, New Zealand Flax.

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