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Four-leaf Mare's-tail

Hippuris tetraphylla, Plantaginaceae

Zones
2–7
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pink Water SpeedwellVeronica catenata
Pollinator SharingPhysical Support
Northern Water MilfoilMyriophyllum sibiricum
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Ussuri Water MilfoilMyriophyllum ussuriense
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Green Parrot's FeatherMyriophyllum pinnatum

Both are emergent aquatic plants with similar growth forms, competing for light and root space in shallow water

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitatOxygenation

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Four-leaf Mare's-tail grow in?

Four-leaf Mare's-tail grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Four-leaf Mare's-tail?

Good companions for Four-leaf Mare's-tail include Pink Water Speedwell, Northern Water Milfoil, Ussuri Water Milfoil.

Design guilds with Four-leaf Mare's-tail and see companion relationships visually.

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