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Water Violet

Hottonia palustris

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Water Violet (Hottonia palustris)

Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

lilac, white

What actually matters with this one

Feathery submerged foliage oxygenates the water, then pale spikes rise clear above it.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Never let it dry out
Hardiness
Zones 5-9
Height
30-60 cm
Flowers
May-Jun
Difficulty
moderate

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.