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Watershield

Brasenia schreberi, Cabombaceae

Zones
4–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Yellow Skunk CabbageLysichiton americanus
Nutrient Accumulation
Longleaf PondweedPotamogeton nodosus
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Crested Floating HeartNymphoides cristata

Floating-leaved plants compete for surface light and benthic rooting space

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlOxygen ProductionPond Surface Coverage

Edible Parts

Young LeavesTubers

Common Questions

What zones does Watershield grow in?

Watershield grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Watershield?

Good companions for Watershield include Yellow Skunk Cabbage, Longleaf Pondweed.

Design guilds with Watershield and see companion relationships visually.

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