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Lanceleaf Water Plantain

Alisma lanceolatum, Alismataceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sand SpikerushEleocharis montevidensis
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing
Georgia BulrushScirpus georgianus
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Large-flowered BurheadEchinodorus grandiflorus

Large burhead plants can outcompete water plantains through size advantage and resource monopolization

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationNutrient Cycling

Edible Parts

LeavesRoots

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Lanceleaf Water Plantain grow in?

Lanceleaf Water Plantain grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Lanceleaf Water Plantain?

Good companions for Lanceleaf Water Plantain include Sand Spikerush, Georgia Bulrush.

Design guilds with Lanceleaf Water Plantain and see companion relationships visually.

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