Botanical Name: Common Names:
Aponogeton distachyos Cape Pondweed, Water Hawthorn,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Water Plants Spreading
Description:
Attractive aquatic plant with unique Y-shaped fragrant white flowers and long oval green leaves that float on the water surface. Great for ponds. Perfect for cool climate areas. Grows approx. 10cm tall x 1.5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Aponogetonaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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