USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height
8 cm (3 in)
Spread
10 - 45 cm (4 - 18 in)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH
Description
This aquatic is rosette in form and has dark aquamarine and greyish green foliage that is showy, matte, coarse textured and evergreen.
Typical Uses
Annual, container, pond and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Pistia stratiotes is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce) grows at a very fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
