Crested Floatingheart

Nymphoides hydrophyllum

Native to:
Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Iran, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

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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:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, fish
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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