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Products > Lindernia grandiflora   Lindernia grandiflora - Blue Moneywort    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information 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 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.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.