Water-blinks
Montia fontana
Water-blinks is an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant that requires consistently saturated soil or shallow standing water to survive. It is best suited to bog gardens, pond margins, or cold freshwater features in temperate climates. This specialist plant is rarely sold commercially and demands very specific wet conditions to thrive.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
3″
Watering Schedule
Daily Or As Needed To Maintain Wet Conditions • Soil Must Remain Saturated Or Plant May Be Grown In Standing Water
Soil pH
5 – 5.5
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 4, 2022 by Maurizio Pellissari (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.