Centella Cordifolia (Heart-Leaf Pennywort)
Centella Cordifolia (Heart-Leaf Pennywort)
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Centella Cordifolia (Heart-Leaf Pennywort) is a charming low-growing perennial valued for its attractive heart-shaped foliage and spreading habit. Forming a dense green carpet, it is ideal as a groundcover in shaded gardens, beneath trees, around ponds, or between pavers where it adds soft texture and year-round greenery. Its small, delicate flowers provide subtle seasonal interest while complementing its lush foliage.
Easy to grow and requiring minimal maintenance, Centella Cordifolia (Heart-Leaf Pennywort) thrives in moist, well-drained soils and performs best in partial shade to full shade. Its creeping growth habit makes it an excellent choice for filling gaps, suppressing weeds, and creating a natural look in woodland, tropical, and water-wise garden settings.

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Mature height
0.05–0.15 m
Mature width
Spreads 0.5–1 m
Spacing
0.3–0.5 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright green heart-shaped foliage with small white to pale pink flowers.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer.
Sun tolerance
Partial shade to full shade
Maintenance
Low; trim occasionally to maintain a tidy appearance and control spread.
Root System
Non-invasive, shallow creeping root system that roots at the nodes.