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Australian Mudwort

Limosella australis, Scrophulariaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

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

European WatercloverMarsilea crenata
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Viviparous Spike-rushEleocharis vivipara
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Southern Water HyssopBacopa australis
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

American water-pennywortHydrocotyle americana

Water-pennywort can form dense mats that outcompete small mudwort plants for light and growing space

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWater FiltrationHabitatMudflat Stabilization

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Australian Mudwort grow in?

Australian Mudwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Australian Mudwort?

Good companions for Australian Mudwort include European Waterclover, Viviparous Spike-rush, Southern Water Hyssop.

Design guilds with Australian Mudwort and see companion relationships visually.

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