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Valley Redstem

Ammannia coccinea, Lythraceae

Zones
6–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

California Giant BulrushScirpus californicus
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Water ParsleyOenanthe sarmentosa
Pollinator Sharing
Creeping Water PrimroseJussiaea repens
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Three-square BulrushSchoenoplectus americanus
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Southern Water HyssopBacopa australis

Both are small emergent wetland herbs that compete for limited growing space in shallow water margins

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationSeasonal Color

Common Questions

What zones does Valley Redstem grow in?

Valley Redstem grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Valley Redstem?

Good companions for Valley Redstem include California Giant Bulrush, Water Parsley, Creeping Water Primrose, Three-square Bulrush.

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