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Three-stamen Waterwort

Elatine triandra, Elatinaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

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

European WatercloverMarsilea crenata
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Red-stem WatermilfoilMyriophyllum propinquum
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Tubular Water-dropwortOenanthe fistulosa

Water-dropwort produces toxic compounds and has vigorous growth that can inhibit small waterwort species

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatSeasonal Pond Margins

Edible Parts

Entire Plant

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Eye Wash

Common Questions

What zones does Three-stamen Waterwort grow in?

Three-stamen Waterwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Three-stamen Waterwort?

Good companions for Three-stamen Waterwort include European Waterclover, Red-stem Watermilfoil.

Design guilds with Three-stamen Waterwort and see companion relationships visually.

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