Heteranthera reniformis, Floating leaf mud plantain, has bright green glossy almost kidney-shaped leaves growing on sprawling stems with delicate light blue flowers during summer and early fall. Flowers open about 3 hours after sunrise. Floating leaf mud plantain is well suited for use in small ponds and water gardens.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Prolific Seeder |
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Stoloniferous - Rapid |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Open Water 12" - 6' |
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Shallow Water 6" - 12" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Cover |
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Fish |
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Waterfowl |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Floating Leaf |
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Marginal |
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Oxygenator |
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Attributes
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Erosion Control |
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Great Foliage |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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