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Alisma subcordatum

Water Plantain

Alisma subcordatum, water plantain, is a clump forming seed colonizer which thrives in permanently inundated quiet water. Water plantain becomes recognizable early in the growing season with its submerged strap like foliage, then emerges to stand 2-4' above the surface with dark green ovate shaped leaves with reddish pedials. From June thru September Alisma produces Baby's Breath like white flowers that create a soft misty haze in full sun.

• Category

  • Native Wetland Perennials

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • 2' - 4'
  • Clumping
  • Prolific Seeder
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • High Marsh - Saturated Soil
  • Low Marsh 0 - 6"
  • Shallow Water 6" - 12"
  • Green
  • Red
  • Amphibians
  • Bees/Pollinators
  • Food
  • Waterfowl
  • Deer Resistant
  • Goose Resistant
  • OBL
  • Bog/Marsh
  • Flowering Perennial
  • Marginal
  • Container
  • Cut Flower
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Erosion Control
  • Fibrous Roots
  • Focal Point
  • Fragrant Foliage
  • Mass Planting
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Ornamental Flower
  • Storm Water Basin
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