Bacopa (Brahmi)

Bacopa monnieri

Creeping aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial. One of the most studied Ayurvedic herbs for cognitive support and memory.

Hardiness ratings

Bacopa (Brahmi) hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 8–12 −12.2 °C to 15.6 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H4 −10 °C to −5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 8–9 −7 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 4–7 0 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Thrives in pond margins, bog gardens, and consistently wet soil
  • Two plants share the common name "Brahmi" — Bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica (gotu kola). They have different uses; check the botanical name
  • Always consult a qualified medical or herbal practitioner before using any plant medicinally

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Reference

Bacopa (Brahmi) on Wikipedia