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Azolla filiculoides

Family Azollaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description This plant has showy foliage that is greyish yellow in colour.
Typical Uses Annual and pond.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Azolla filiculoides (water fern) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.