USDA: 5a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
moist, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to loam
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The aquatic Hottonia palustris (water violet) bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is upright and has glossy and fine textured foliage that is faded green in colour.
Typical Uses
Bog and pond.
Special Characteristics
Hottonia palustris is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
Where conditions are favourable, Hottonia palustris (water violet) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
