Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Japan
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
V. vitis-idaea var. vitis-idaea, V. vitis-idaea var. minus Lodd
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Mountain tops, Rocky areas
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
-9999
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
-
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
VACCINIUM vitis-idaea
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Lingonberry
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Lingonberry
ब्राह्मी
In German
Preiselbeere
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Airelle
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Lingonberry
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Lingonberry
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Lingonberry
Brahmi
In Polish
borówki brusznicy
brahmi
In Latin
Lingonberry
Brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ericaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lingonberry and Brahmi
Season and care of Lingonberry and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Lingonberry and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lingonberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lingonberry is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lingonberry is Acidic and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lingonberry and Brahmi Physical Information
Lingonberry and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Lingonberry height is 10.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Lingonberry and Brahmi are as follows:
Lingonberry flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Lingonberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lingonberry and Brahmi
Care of Lingonberry and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lingonberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lingonberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.