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Water Plantain

Alisma plantago-aquatica, Alismataceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

HighHigh

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spike RushEleocharis palustris
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Flowering RushButomus umbellatus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Water HyacinthEichhornia crassipes

Water hyacinth can shade water plantain and may release compounds that inhibit emergent plant growth

Uses

Functions

Water Filtration

Common Questions

What zones does Water Plantain grow in?

Water Plantain grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Water Plantain?

Good companions for Water Plantain include Spike Rush, Flowering Rush.

Design guilds with Water Plantain and see companion relationships visually.

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