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Potamogeton crispus

Botanical Name
Potamogeton crispus
Common Names
Curled Pondweed,
Curly Pondweed is an exotic deciduous perennial aquatic plant with a spreading habit. It produces small, insignificant flowers in brown, red or green tones. The foliage is curled and submerged, forming dense underwater growth. Commonly used in ponds, lakes and waterways, it provides habitat for aquatic fauna and contributes to water quality. It can spread extensively in suitable aquatic environments. Grows to approx. 0.15m H x 1–2m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Potamogeton crispus Curled Pondweed,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Water Plants Spreading

Description:
Curly Pondweed is an exotic deciduous perennial aquatic plant with a spreading habit. It produces small, insignificant flowers in brown, red or green tones. The foliage is curled and submerged, forming dense underwater growth. Commonly used in ponds, lakes and waterways, it provides habitat for aquatic fauna and contributes to water quality. It can spread extensively in suitable aquatic environments. Grows to approx. 0.15m H x 1–2m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy