Bacopa monnieri (Water Hyssop or Herb-of-Grace) is a versatile, mat-forming perennial native to the coastal plains of the southern U.S., including Texas. Thriving in moist soil or shallow water, it spreads with prostrate stems and produces delicate white to pale blue or pink-tinged flowers nearly year-round. Ideal for bog gardens, pond margins, or even spilling out of containers, this semi-aquatic plant adds charm and pollinator appeal to wetland zones. It's also a larval host for the White Peacock butterfly, making it a functional and beautiful groundcover for moist environments.

Scientific Name: Bacopa monnieri

Origin: Native (Texas and Southeastern U.S.)

Native Habitat: Wet sands, pond or stream edges, marshes

Height: Ground-hugging, stems up to 1 foot long

Spread: 1 to 2 feet (creeping habit)

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water: Moist to Wet

USDA Zones: 8-11

Bloom: Spring to Fall (can bloom year-round in mild climates)

Larval Host: White Peacock butterfly