Littorella uniflora
shoreweed
A semi-evergreen, slow-growing, compact aquatic plant with short stems and narrow, pale green leaves which form rosettes and send runners out to create a carpet effect. If not submerged, a very small, four-petalled single white flower emerges from the centre of the rosette from May to August. It generally copes well in shade, and can be found in ponds, lakes and slow-moving streams. It is also suitable for terrariums and aquariums
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Submerged
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in part shade to full sun in moist, boggy soils, or fully submerged in clear water ponds to a maximum depth of up to 60cm (24") below water level. See pond plants for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by removing offsets which will appear from new runners. These can be snipped off and replanted elsewhere
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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