Frogbit. A floating aquatic perennial with rosettes of glossy green leaves. Bowl-shaped white flowers with a yellow spot at the base of each petal in summer. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
A floating aquatic perennial with rosettes of glossy green leaves. Bowl-shaped white flowers with a yellow spot at the base of each petal in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Hydrocharis |
|---|---|
| Species | morsus-ranae |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Frogbit |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Heavy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | |
| Height | |
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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