Trapa natans
WATER CHESTNUT
Trapaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
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Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: marked purple; spiral leaf arrangement
 
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Trapa natans
WATER CHESTNUT
Trapaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.01m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: marked purple; spiral leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & tropical designs

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: aquatic areas






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