Sutera–commonly called bacopa–forms a cascade of small white or pale pink blooms and green leaves. It flowers all summer if lightly watered and fed well. Bacopa is a spreading perennial grown as an annual. It trails over the sides of containers and window boxes.
Bacopa is the common name for Sutera cordata which synonymous with Chaenostoma cordatum.
![Bacopa](https://harvesttotable.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sutera-cordata-bigstock-Bacopa-Bitter-Herbs-monnier-B-114372272-2-1024x685.jpg)
Get to know Sutera – Bacopa
- Plant type: Subtropical perennial grown as an annual
- Growing Zones and range: 9-10; bacopa will grow as a perennial in Zones 9-11
- Hardiness: Tender
- Height and width: 6 to 8 inches (15-20cm) tall; 10 to 14 inches (25-35cm) wide
- Flowers: Tiny, delicate white flowers
- Bloom time: Summer to frost
- Uses: Bedding, containers, hanging basket
- Common name: Bacopa, water hyssop
- Botanical name: Sutera cordata syn. Chaenostoma cordatum
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Origin: Africa
Where to plant Sutera – Bacopa
- Grow bacopa in full sun or light shade, especially in Zones 7-11.
- Plant bacopa in humus-rich, well-drained soil.
![White bacopa with red geraniums](https://harvesttotable.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sutera-bigstock-Red-And-White-Flowering-Plants-335880766-2-1024x651.jpg)
When to plant Sutera – Bacopa
- Set bacopa in the garden in spring after all danger of frost has passed.
Planting and spacing Sutera – Bacopa
- Space bacopa 10 to 14 inches (25-35cm) apart.
- Sow seed 1/8 inch deep in evenly prepared soil.
How to water and feed Sutera – Bacopa
- Bacopa needs ample moisture; keep the soil evenly moist. Do not let the soil dry out or leaves will wither quickly.
- Fertilizer bacopa every 4 to 5 weeks with an all-purpose fertilizer or work slow-release fertilizer into the soil at planting time.
Sutera – Bacopa care
- Mulch around bacopa to conserve soil moisture and to keep crowns from becoming to wet.
Sutera — Bacopa pests and diseases
- Sutera can suffer mold and crown rot in constantly moist soil.
- Sutera can be attacked by slugs and snails.
![Bacopa, Sutera cordata](https://harvesttotable.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sutera-cordata-bigstock-Close-Up-Of-Waterhyssop-In-Gar-308827069-2-1024x683.jpg)
Sutera – Bacopa propagation
- Sow seed in spring after all danger of frost has passed.
Sutera – Bacopa varieties to grow
- Sutera cordata: pink- and lavender-flowered cultivars are available.