Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae
New Zealand pennywort
An aquatic or marginal perennial with long, creeping stems forming a dense carpet of small, rounded leaves with scalloped edges up to 1m wide. Small, greenish flowers are occasionally produced in spring or summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming, Submerged, Floating
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade, in moisture-retentive soils in bog gardens or at pond margins, or grow shallowly submerged in water up to 25cm deep. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Cut back regularly to control spread
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to mint rust
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