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Ovate False Fiddleleaf

Hydrolea ovata, Hydroleaceae

Zones
8–11
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 (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sessile JoyweedAlternanthera sessilis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Creeping Primrose-willowLudwigia repens
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Seven-angle PipewortEriocaulon aquaticum

Small aquatic plants may compete for limited growing space in shallow water

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationPollinator SupportHabitat CreationErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Ovate False Fiddleleaf grow in?

Ovate False Fiddleleaf grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Ovate False Fiddleleaf?

Good companions for Ovate False Fiddleleaf include Sessile Joyweed, Creeping Primrose-willow.

Design guilds with Ovate False Fiddleleaf and see companion relationships visually.

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