Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Brahmi, also known as Water Hyssop or Indian Pennywort is a long creeping perennial herb that produces sweet, delicate white or violete flowers that will generally bloom for 4 to 6 months continuously throughout the year and succulent, oblong green leaves. This is a wetland plant that primarily grows in super moist environments near ponds, marshes, or bogs. Brahmi is an excellent plant for hydroponic grow operations, aquariums, or water gardens/ponds!
In India the plant is known locally as 'Brahmi', named after the Hindu deity Brahma, the God of Creation. Brahmi is a highly regarded rejuvenating herb in Ayurvedic ethnobotany. You can find Brahmi as a common ingredient in many herbal supplements marketed for "providing focus, energy, and enhancing memory." These modern claims are based on traditional understanding and usage of the herb.
Plant Type:
Perennial Creeping Herb
Harvest Season:
Blooms: Summer - Fall
Leaves: Year-Round
Mature Size:
Up to 6 in. tall
Spread up to 2-3 ft.
Soil & Moisture:
Rich, moist, sandy soil. Loves water!
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (with ample water), Part Shade, Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Brahmi is grown from cuttings and is capable of harvest within the growing season.
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