Decodon verticillata

Water Willow

This perennial herb has a woody base at the bottom of its arching leafy stems. It is often found on the edges of standing water, lazy streams or marshy swamps. Growing from the stalks are dense clusters of showy pink/purple bell shaped flowers which bloom from July to September. Seeds are enjoyed by water fowl. The water willow will actually send roots from its tips when submerged in water.

Bloom Color

Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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2' - 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Prolific Seeder
•	Stoloniferous - Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"
•	Shallow Water 6" - 12"

Foliage Color

•	Green
•	Orange
•	Red

Wildlife Benefits

•	Bees/Pollinators
•	Butterflies
•	Cover
•	Fish
•	Food
•	Songbirds

Wetland Indicator Status

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OBL

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal

Attributes

•	Bog
•	Cut Flower
•	Dried Flower
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Great Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Ornamental Flower
•	Storm Water Basin
•	Winter Persistant

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7