A compact, semi-evergreen marginal aquatic perennial, comprising fans of leaves making clumps to a height of 30cm, with narrow mid-green leaves
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Easy to grow in wet or very moist fertile soils. Can be planted in baskets in shallow water up to 10cm deep. It also makes a useful aquarium plant but is short-lived where water temperatures exceed 22°C for long periods. Divide every few years to prevent congestion. See pond plants and bog gardens for further information
Propagate by division, in spring
Tidy old or damaged foliage in early spring if necessary
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free