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lesser water plantain

Baldellia ranunculoides

Genus: Baldellia
Family: Alismataceae

About this plant

A native, herbaceous perennial that grows at the edge of water. It has slender green leaves that form a small clump and small, delicate flowers with three pale lilac or white petals and a yellow centre are produced in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandyClay

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Acid

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

A small, slow growing plant suitable for shallow water at the edge of a small pond, stream or a container water garden

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingMat Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years