Water violet (Hottonia palustris) is an aquatic plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: water violet, featherfoil, water featherfoil, water gilliflower or water milfoil.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: water violet, featherfoil, water featherfoil, water gilliflower, water milfoil
Scientific name: Hottonia palustris
Plant type: Aquatic
Habit: Submerged
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Poorly drained
Garden type: Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Water violet (Hottonia palustris) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Water violet (Hottonia palustris) – Юрій Приходько, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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