Bacopa (Sutera cordata)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Annual

Bacopa
Sutera cordata


 
Features
Low growing, spreading plant with very small leaves and covered with tiny flowers.  
 
Culture
Full sun to very light afternoon shade in moist well-drained soil 
 
Cultivars
  • Abunda Series
  • 'Blutopia'
  • 'Snowtopia'
  • 'Snowstorm'
  • 'Giant Snowflake'

 

 
 
Mature Height
3-6 Inches
 
Size
Small
 
 
Annual Hardiness Type
Tender Annual
 
 
Bloom Color
Lavender
Pink
Red
White
 
 
Bloom Season
June - October
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Thrips, aphids, root rots
 
Additional Notes
Best as a container plant or hanging basket plant. Uniform soil moisture assures best flowering as dry soils will interrupt flowering and cause flower buds to dry up and fall off.

 

 
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