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Oriental Grasswort

Lilaeopsis chinensis, Apiaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Fine-leaved Water DropwortOenanthe aquatica
Pollinator Sharing
Australian Water CloverMarsilea mutica
Nutrient AccumulationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Whorled PennywortHydrocotyle verticillata

Both are creeping mat-forming plants that compete for substrate surface area and light in shallow water

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationOxygenationErosion ControlNutrient Cycling

Common Questions

What zones does Oriental Grasswort grow in?

Oriental Grasswort grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Oriental Grasswort?

Good companions for Oriental Grasswort include Fine-leaved Water Dropwort, Australian Water Clover.

Design guilds with Oriental Grasswort and see companion relationships visually.

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