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.
Category: Aquatic
Additional information
Generic | Hydrocharis |
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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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Maintenance | |
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