Crested Floating Heart

Nymphoides cristata, Menyanthaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Southern WaternymphNajas guadalupensis

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Mosaic PlantLudwigia sedoides

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Asian FrogbitHydrocharis dubia

Both floating plants compete for surface area and light in aquatic systems

WatershieldBrasenia schreberi

Floating-leaved plants compete for surface light and benthic rooting space

Smooth FrogbitLimnobium laevigatum

Floating aquatic plants compete intensely for surface area and light access

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationNutrient CyclingOxygen ProductionFish HabitatAlgae Suppression

Edible Parts

Young LeavesTubers

Medicinal Uses

Bitter TonicDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Crested Floating Heart grow in?

Crested Floating Heart grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Crested Floating Heart?

Good companions for Crested Floating Heart include Southern Waternymph, Mosaic Plant.

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