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Variable-leaf Marshweed

Limnophila heterophylla, Plantaginaceae

Zones
7–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bushy SeedboxLudwigia alternifolia
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Spiny False FiddleleafHydrolea spinosa
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Southern Water HyssopBacopa australis

Variable-leaf marshweed can form dense stands that outcompete smaller water hyssop for light and space

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationHabitatPond OxygenationNutrient Cycling

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Variable-leaf Marshweed grow in?

Variable-leaf Marshweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Variable-leaf Marshweed?

Good companions for Variable-leaf Marshweed include Bushy Seedbox, Spiny False Fiddleleaf.

Design guilds with Variable-leaf Marshweed and see companion relationships visually.

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