Orange Snowflake

Nymphoides hydrophylla, Menyanthaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant ArrowheadSagittaria montevidensis

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Giant BulrushSchoenoplectus grossus

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Little Floating HeartNymphoides cordata

Congeneric floating heart species compete for similar surface and rooting space in aquatic environments

Illinois PondweedPotamogeton illinoensis

Floating leaves of Orange Snowflake shade out submerged pondweed species

Floating Primrose-willowLudwigia peploides

Both aggressive floating plants compete for surface space and light in aquatic systems

Giant DuckweedSpirodela intermedia

Giant duckweed forms dense surface coverage that blocks light needed by other floating-leaved plants

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationNutrient CyclingAquaponicsPond Management

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Digestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Orange Snowflake grow in?

Orange Snowflake grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Orange Snowflake?

Good companions for Orange Snowflake include Giant Arrowhead, Giant Bulrush.

Design guilds with Orange Snowflake and see companion relationships visually.

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