Bacopa cordata
Bacopa cordata (Trailing phlox)
is a frost hardy perennial evergreen climber with white flowers that have an indeterminate flowering season. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are rotate shaped. It has no drought tolerance. This climber has all year round interest.Soil
Bacopa cordata grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5.5 (very acidic ranges from 5.2 to 5.5) to 6.5 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a prostrate plant and has a trailing growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.2m / 5.9in and spread of 2m / 6.6ft. It can take 4-5 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are ovate in shape. The leaf has a crenate margin.
Uses
Container plant, flowering shrub, coastal/seaside suitable, ground cover and hanging basket.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed.
-1°C / 30.2F 5.5 to 6.5 4-5 years 0.2m / 5.9in 2m / 6.6ft
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| Genus ? | Bacopa |
| Specific epithet ? | cordata |
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| Common names |
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| Trailing phlox (Ireland) |
References [edit] ?
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- The young plants of Pseudopanax crassifolius and Pseudopanax ferox from New Zealand grow spiny leaves to deter what is now an extinct giant flightless bird called a Moa from eating them. Once these small trees grow above about 8 feet tall the leaves change shape and texture to flattened spinless softer leaves. When mature it branches out to form a canopy.
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