ʻAe 'ae (Bacopa monnieri) is a ground cover plant that can be used in a variety of ways. When planted directly into soil, this plant can make a great addition to your lawn as it can handle some foot traffic and prevents soil erosion. It can also be used as a filler plant or planted on its own in a pot, where it will begin to cascade down the pot as it grows. They can even grow directly on water! If planted in soil, they need lots of water and partial-full sun.

ʻAeʻae is a diverse plant that can thrive in a variety of habitats. When water/marsh ecosystems, it can provide home to many different invertebrates that are a food source for native waterfowl including ʻalae ʻula (Hawaiian moorhen) and ʻalae keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian coot).