Stratiotes aloides
- Perennial
- Light-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
- Very hardy
Garden use
Use
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 |


