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Villarsia reniformis

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Villarsia reniformis Running Marsh Flower,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Water Plants Running

Description:

Aquatic perennial with kidney-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. 40cm tall x 50-100cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 60cm-1m

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: Autumn, Spring, Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: High

Drought: Low

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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