PatternBaseFloating Pennywort
Hydrocotyle ranunculoides, Araliaceae
Zones
7–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
High (established)
Soil pH
6 – 8.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Little Floating HeartNymphoides cordata
Aggressive floating pennywort can form dense mats that shade out other floating-leaved plants
White SnowflakeNymphoides humboldtianaFloating pennywort can form aggressive mats that outcompete other floating plants for space and light
Giant DuckweedSpirodela intermediaBoth aggressive floating species compete for surface area and light access
Worm-root LudwigiaLudwigia helminthorrhizaBoth aggressive floating plants compete for surface area and can form competing dense mats
Uses
Functions
Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitatNutrient Uptake
Edible Parts
LeavesStems
Medicinal Uses
Wound HealingDigestive Aid
Common Questions
What zones does Floating Pennywort grow in?
Floating Pennywort grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Floating Pennywort?
Good companions for Floating Pennywort include Bog Bulrush.
Design guilds with Floating Pennywort and see companion relationships visually.
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