Common Name
Southern water-plantain
American water plantain
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Swamps, marshes, ponds, ditches, and streamsides, usually in permanently saturated or seasonally flooded soils. Frequent throughout Virginia.
Wildlife value: The seeds are eaten by waterfowl and upland birds.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Moisture Requirements
In Water
Wet
Moist
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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