Botanical Name: Common Names:
Nymphoides spinulosperma Showy Marshwort,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Water Plants Spreading
Description:
Aquatic perennial with round shiny green and copper leaves that float on water and upright open-branched stalks that hold medium lemon-yellow 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, Habitat, Shady Garden, Wetlands
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: This plant will grow in wet soils or in 20-40cm depth of water. Cut back unwanted growth.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Menyanthaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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