Common Water Plantain. Rosettes of greyish green leaves on long stalks. Large wide panicles of white to pink flowers. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy.
Alisma plantago-aquatica
Rosettes of greyish green leaves on long stalks. Large wide panicles of white to pink flowers.
Category: Aquatic
Additional information
Generic | Alisma |
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Species | plantago-aquatica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Common Water Plantain |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Alismataceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Water plants |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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