Myriophyllum aquaticum 'Red Stem'

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Synonyms

Myriophyllum 'Red Stem'
Myriophyllum brasiliense 'Red Stem'

This plant is listed as an invasive non-native species in the UK – see Cultivation section for details

Botanical Details

Family
Haloragaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Myriophyllum can be submerged or marginal aquatic rhizomatous perennials, with finely dissected submerged leaves and small or minute flowers, solitary or in spikes from the leaf axils
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

This plant is on 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