Stratiotes aloides
- Perennial
- Light-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
- Very hardy
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Flowering time | June - July |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | white |
| Growth habit | wide |
| Growth rate | fast, medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | wet |
| Soil | heavy |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Stratiotes aloides |
|---|---|
| Genus | Stratiotes |
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Common names | NL: krabbescheer |
| Origin | Europe |
