Justicia americana, 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. Justicia americana is a great plant for ponds and streams where the water level fluctuates greatly.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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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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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Low Marsh 0 - 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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Bees/Pollinators |
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Butterflies |
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Cover |
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Fish |
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Food |
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Hummingbirds |
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Nesting |
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Songbirds |
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Waterfowl |
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Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Goose Resistant |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Flowering Perennial |
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Marginal |
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Attributes
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Drought Tolerant |
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Erosion Control |
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Ground Cover |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Rain Garden |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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4 |
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5 |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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10 |
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11 |
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