Water Hawthorn. Aquatic perennial with lance-shaped, green floating leaves, attractive scented white flowers with purplish anthers, above the water. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers April to July. Full sun. Frost hardy.
Aponogeton distachyos
Aquatic perennial with lance-shaped, green floating leaves, attractive scented white flowers with purplish anthers, above the water.
Category: Aquatic
Additional information
Generic | Aponogeton |
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Species | distachyos |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Water Hawthorn |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Heavy |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | |
Family | Aponogetonaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, July |
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Fruits When | |
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Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Water plants |
Toxicity | |
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