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Parnassus-leaved Water Plantain

Caldesia parnassifolia, Alismataceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lesser SpearwortRanunculus flammula
Pollinator Sharing
Carolina WatergrassHydrochloa carolinensis
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Many-flowered Marsh PennywortHydrocotyle umbellata

Marginal aquatic plants competing for shallow water substrate and growing space

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationWetland Restoration

Edible Parts

Young Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Parnassus-leaved Water Plantain grow in?

Parnassus-leaved Water Plantain grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Parnassus-leaved Water Plantain?

Good companions for Parnassus-leaved Water Plantain include Lesser Spearwort, Carolina Watergrass.

Design guilds with Parnassus-leaved Water Plantain and see companion relationships visually.

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