Disk Waterhyssop

Scientific Name: Bacopa rotundifolia (Michx.) Wettst.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Scrophulariales / Scrophulariaceae / Bacopa Aubl./ Bacopa rotundifolia (Michx.) Wettst.

Disk Waterhyssop
General Information
Usda SymbolBARO
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsBARO

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Disk Waterhyssop.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.8
pH, Minimum5.4
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim11000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum24
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)0
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationProstrate
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.1
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormStoloniferous
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound4000000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodFall
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Disk Waterhyssop

Disk Waterhyssop

Disk Waterhyssop

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