Nymphoides cristata
CRESTED FLOATING HEART, WHITE WATER SNOWFLAKE
Menyanthaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early spring to early autumn

Leaves: mid green; edged and variegated purple
 
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Nymphoides cristata
CRESTED FLOATING HEART, WHITE WATER SNOWFLAKE
Menyanthaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early spring to early autumn

Leaves: mid green; edged and variegated purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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