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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figworts) |
| Origin: Southern States (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Blue Violet |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Synonyms: [Ilysanthes grandiflora] |
| Height: Prostrate |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Lindernia grandiflora (Blue Moneywort) - Lindernia grandiflora is a plant in the Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae) that comes from the southeastern United States. At one time it was called Ilysanthes grandiflora (Ilysanthes grandiflora) but although changed to Lindernia many years ago it is often still sold under this name or as Ilysanthes floribunda. Lindernia grandiflora, also called Blue Moneywort and Savannah False Pimpernel, comes from pinelands, marshes and swamps in Georgia and Florida south to Broward and Collier counties. It is considered a facultative wetland plant meaning that it usually occurs in wetlands, but occasionally can be found in non-wetland areas. It is a ground hugging herbaceous perennial to 2-3 inches in height with 1/2 inch wide succulent light green heart-shaped leaves. The small violet-blue flowers with white markings rise above the foliage and are produced continuously while temperatures are warm enough for active growth. Plant in full sun to light shade (requires shade in hot locations). Hardy to 0 F and evergreen in temperate and frost free climates. Grows best when given regular irrigation and tolerates waterlogged conditions. Useful as a flat groundcover between stepping stones or to surround rocks or steps in the landscape. Good for spilling out of containers and in hanging baskets and thrives in the moist boggy soil at the edge of a pond. Has been liked to a "blue babytears" by Yucca Do Nursery.
This information about Lindernia grandiflora displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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