Water-violet
Hottonia palustris
Water-violet is a delicate aquatic perennial best suited for garden ponds, wildlife pools, or slow-moving water features in temperate climates. It requires clean, clear water with good oxygen levels and partial shade to thrive, making it more demanding than most pond plants. It produces lovely pale lilac flowers above the water surface in spring and provides excellent habitat for aquatic invertebrates.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Continuously Submerged Or At Water Surface — No Drying Out • Keep Fully Submerged In Still Or Slow-Moving Water At Least 12–24 Inches Deep
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 15, 2019 by Adrien Murguet (cc-by-sa)
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