Water Soldier. An aquatic perennial forming floating rosettes of prickly narrow green leaves with white flowers in mid-summer. Plant sinks to the bottom after flowering coming back to the surface in august. Max Height 5cm to 10cm. Max Spread 5cm to 20cm. Flowers July. Full sun. Hardy.
Stratiotes aloides
An aquatic perennial forming floating rosettes of prickly narrow green leaves with white flowers in mid-summer. Plant sinks to the bottom after flowering coming back to the surface in august.
Additional information
| Generic | Stratiotes |
|---|---|
| Species | aloides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Water Soldier |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm, 10cm |
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Spread | 5cm, 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July |
| 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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