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Grassleaf Mudplantain

Heteranthera dubia, Pontederiaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

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

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Anchored Water HyacinthEichhornia azurea
Nutrient AccumulationPollinator Sharing
Richardson's PondweedPotamogeton richardsonii
Beneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support
Curly-leaf PondweedPotamogeton crispus
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Southern WaternymphNajas guadalupensis

Submerged aquatic plants compete for light and dissolved nutrients

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationOxygen ProductionNutrient CyclingAlgae ControlFish Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Grassleaf Mudplantain grow in?

Grassleaf Mudplantain grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Grassleaf Mudplantain?

Good companions for Grassleaf Mudplantain include Anchored Water Hyacinth, Richardson's Pondweed, Curly-leaf Pondweed.

Design guilds with Grassleaf Mudplantain and see companion relationships visually.

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