Crested Floatingheart
Nymphoides hydrophyllum
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Iran, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Vengolis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Menyanthaceae
- Genus:
- Nymphoides
- Species:
- Nymphoides hydrophyllum
- USDA Symbol:
- NYCR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, aquatic insects
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist to submerged
- Notes:
- Commonly found in shallow freshwater habitats