Ammannia heterophylla

Ammannia heterophylla

Native to:
Madagascar

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lythraceae
Genus:
Ammannia
Species:
Ammannia heterophylla

Growth Characteristics

Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in wet conditions or when submerged in shallow water. Requires warm temperatures for optimal germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI