Bacopa

Bacopa (Sutera cordata) is a creeping evergreen plant that produces small, five-petaled flowers with golden centers from late spring to first frost. A perennial in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8b through 11, it is often used in hanging baskets, where it can spill over the sides, or as a groundcover. In cooler climates it is often used as an annual.

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: USDA hardiness zones: 8b through 11

CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Bacopa requires regular water; allowing it to dry out or wilt can be fatal for the plant.

FERTILIZER: Feeding at least once a month with a side dressing of compost or a foliar spray of liquid fish emulsion will keep it lush and green.

FLOWERING: Depends on variety.

SOIL: In soils with poor drainage, it can easily rot.

DISEASE: Clear away the dead foliage and cut the stems back to 5 or 6 inches. Leaving the dead material in place can hold in too much moisture and lead to rotting.