| | | 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. | | |