10 Seeds Gotu Kola Centella asiatica Tropical Groundcover Plant

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is a low-growing, creeping herbaceous perennial prized for its rounded green leaves and vigorous, mat-forming habit. Native to moist tropical and subtropical regions, it thrives in damp, shaded spots and makes an attractive groundcover for bog gardens, water edges, and container culture. The foliage is tender and ornamental, with delicate, fan-shaped leaves that create a lush green carpet over time.

Often grown as a culinary and ornamental green, the leaves and stems are used fresh in salads and light dishes in various culinary traditions. It spreads readily by runners, filling bare, moist ground and softening edges around ponds and shaded beds. It performs best in rich, consistently wet soil with partial shade and can be grown indoors in bright, humid conditions.
Species: Centella asiatica
Variety: Standard
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Creeping, mat-forming groundcover
Sun: Partial shade to filtered light
Soil: Moist to wet, rich, well-draining loam
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 7-11
Germination: 10-21 days at 70-75F
Sowing: Press seeds lightly into moist soil surface, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 6-12 inches
Notes: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment