Botanical Name: Common Names:
Villarsia exaltata Golden Marsh Flower,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Water Plants Running
Description:
Aquatic perennial with rounded heart-shaped shiny green leaves that float on water and upright open-branched stalks hold small yellow flowers during the warmer months. Great for ponds and shallow dams. Grows approx. 1m tall x 50cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Habitat, Tropical Garden, Wetlands, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Menyanthaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High