Botanical Name: Sutera cordata ‘MegaCopa™ White’

Common Name: Bacopa

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11)

Size: 4–8" Tall × 18–30" Spread

Growth Habit: Trailing, Spreading, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Best Flowering in Full Sun with Afternoon Shade in Hot Regions)

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained, Fertile Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Consistent Moisture for Best Performance

Bloom Season: Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Large Pure White Blooms, Extra-Vigorous Growth, Self-Cleaning Flowers, Heat Tolerant

Uses: Ideal for Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Edging, and Groundcover-Style Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

See our complete Bacopa Plant Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Bacopa ‘MegaCopa™ White’

MegaCopa™ White is the Bacopa I rely on when a container needs to feel lighter, cleaner, and more intentional—especially once summer really settles in. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used it to rescue a planting that felt heavy or flat, especially later in the season when colors start to muddy. The flowers are noticeably larger than standard Bacopa, a true clean white that reads crisp even in heat and bright sun. Instead of disappearing into the background, it brightens everything around it. The plant builds a nice base first, then spills naturally, so containers look finished instead of sparse or straggly.

What separates MegaCopa™ White from older Bacopa is how long it holds its shape. I remember having to replant Bacopa halfway through Summer because they simply gave up once the extreme South Carolina heat set in. The MegaCopa™ Series doesn’t do that. It keeps branching, keeps flowering, and keeps its shape even when conditions aren’t perfect. This plant is a prime example of just how far modern breeding has come. It keeps flowering through heat, holds its structure, and stays attractive long past the point when older Bacopa would’ve given up.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

MegaCopa™ White has been consistently dependable across a wide range of containers and conditions. Given regular watering and light feeding, it fills in quickly and maintains steady bloom without needing deadheading or constant cleanup. I’ve watched it carry containers from early spring all the way through fall, even during stretches of heat that usually thin out trailing plants. When it does get stressed, it rebounds fast, which is something I don’t take for granted. That resilience makes it a great choice for real-world gardens, not just picture-perfect ones.

What really keeps it in our lineup is how little it asks for in return. Customers want plants that look good without constant fuss, and this one delivers. It stays full, keeps flowering, and doesn’t demand attention to perform well. MegaCopa™ White is one of those quiet workhorses that makes everything around it better, and after years of growing containers, that’s exactly the kind of plant I trust and recommend.

MegaCopa™ White vs. Other Bacopa

MegaCopa™ White brings a level of presence that goes well beyond a typical spiller. Compared to MegaCopa™ Pink, it feels cleaner and more classic, brightening containers without introducing another color into the mix. When set beside MegaCopa™ Blue, White reads sharper and more luminous—lifting darker foliage and giving bold combinations clarity and contrast, while Blue plays a softer, more calming role.

When you compare MegaCopa™ White to the Scopia® Gulliver Series, the difference is immediately obvious. Gulliver varieties are well-behaved and refined, with controlled growth and tidy branching, but they stay more delicate in scale. MegaCopa™ White leans into fullness, with thicker stems, heavier flower coverage, and a stronger trailing habit that fills and carries larger containers with confidence. It doesn’t politely blend in—it finishes the planting, especially in hanging baskets and statement pots where you want the cascade to really show.