Add a touch of lush green beauty to your garden with Spadeleaf (Gotu Kola) Seeds, scientifically known as Centella asiatica. This low-growing perennial herb is prized for its rounded coin-shaped leaves and tiny pink-white flowers, making it a perfect choice for ground cover, borders, and decorative containers.
Native to tropical and subtropical regions, Gotu Kola thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, making it a hardy addition to home gardens. Its dense foliage spreads gracefully, creating a rich green carpet that stays vibrant through the growing season.
Ideal for ornamental, aquatic, or herb garden settings, this variety is non-GMO, easy to maintain, and adaptable to various climates.
Features
- Produces lush green round leaves and delicate pink-white flowers
- Perennial ground cover suitable for containers and garden beds
- Thrives in warm, humid, and tropical conditions
- Non-GMO and easy to grow
- Low-maintenance spreading foliage
- Ideal for moist soil, pond edges, and shaded gardens
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Centella asiatica
- Common Names: Gotu Kola, Spadeleaf, Indian Pennywort, Coinwort
- Plant Type: Perennial Herb / Ground Cover
- Flower Color: Pale pink to white
- Leaf Shape: Rounded, scalloped edges
- Mature Height: 4–8 inches (10–20 cm)
- Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun
- Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Watering Needs: High; prefers consistently moist conditions
- USDA Zones: 8–11
- Temperature Range: 65–85°F (18–29°C)
- Season: Spring or early summer planting
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Conventional
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Companion Plants: Mint, Lemon Balm, Basil, Oregano
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Choose a location with moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
- Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors after frost has passed or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
- Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and gently press into the soil.
- Watering: Keep soil moist at all times, as seeds and young plants prefer consistent moisture.
- Germination: 15–30 days at 70°F (21°C).
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when they reach 2–3 inches tall; space 8–12 inches apart.
- Care: Maintain regular watering and partial shade for best growth. Mulch to retain soil moisture.