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.
Additional information
| Generic | Aponogeton |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Water plants |
| Toxicity | |
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