Cabomba caroliniana

RHS Plant Profile
Carolina water shield

Other common names

fanwort, fish grass, Washington grass, Washington plant

This plant is listed as an invasive non-native species in the UK – see Cultivation section for details. A perennial, aquatic plant with bright green, feathery, submerged foliage and white flowers

Botanical Details

Family
Cabombaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
SE US

How to Grow

Cultivation

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981), the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat list of Species of Special Concern and the EU list of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern (applies in NI). It should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild in the UK. It is also banned from sale, and gardeners who already have it should take steps to control it. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

See cultivation notes

Pests

See cultivation notes

Diseases

See cultivation notes