Amazon Velvetleaf

Limnocharis laforestii, Alismataceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

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

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Delta ArrowheadSagittaria platyphylla

Pollinator Sharing

Uruguay Sword PlantEchinodorus uruguayensis

Pollinator Sharing

Lesser Water ParsnipBerula incisa

Pollinator Sharing

Small-flowered Water PoppyHydrocleys parviflora

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Carolina FanwortCabomba caroliniana

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationFood Production

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowersSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Amazon Velvetleaf grow in?

Amazon Velvetleaf grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Amazon Velvetleaf?

Good companions for Amazon Velvetleaf include Delta Arrowhead, Uruguay Sword Plant, Lesser Water Parsnip, Small-flowered Water Poppy, Carolina Fanwort.

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