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Nymphoides crenata

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Nymphoides crenata Wavy Marshwort,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Water Plants Spreading

Description:

Aquatic perennial with round, wavy, shiny green leaves that float on water and upright open-branched stalks that hold small lemon-yellow fluffy star-like flowers during the warmer months. Great for ponds and shallow dams. Grows approx. 15-30cm tall x 30-150cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy

Landscape Use(s)

Aquatic Garden, Shady Garden, Wetlands, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

None

Family Name: Origin:

Menyanthaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: High

Drought: Low

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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