Oriental Water Plantain
Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale
Oriental Water Plantain is an aquatic marginal plant that grows best at the edges of ponds, water features, or in boggy soil that remains continuously wet. Plant it in full sun to partial shade where its delicate white flower panicles can emerge above the water in summer. It is used in traditional Asian herbal medicine and makes an elegant addition to water gardens.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Continuously Moist To Submerged • Keep Roots Submerged In Up To 4 Inches Of Water Or Consistently Saturated Boggy Soil
Soil pH
6.3 – 7.5
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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