Justicia americana

Water Willow

The Water Willow grows from creeping rhizomes in large dense colonies submerged along the shorelines of lakes, ponds, and standing water. The hardiest of the Justicia species, the Water willow grows 1-2' tall above the water and produces brilliant white flowers with purplish upper lips. A great plant for ponds and streams where the water level fluctuates greatly.

Bloom Color

Blue

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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1' - 2'

Spread Characteristics

•	Stoloniferous - Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Pond Zonation

•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"
•	Shallow Water 6" - 12"

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Bees/Pollinators
•	Butterflies
•	Cover
•	Fish
•	Food
•	Hummingbirds
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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OBL

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal

Attributes

•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Ground Cover
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9
•	10
•	11