Whorled Marsh Pennywort, Whorled Pennywort, Water Pennywort
A very fast grower, Hydrocotyle verticillata (Water Pennywort) is a charming trailing perennial with round, penny-shaped leaves, 1-2 in. across (2-5 cm), that attach to their stems from the center of the leaves. The long, slender stems can grow up to 10 in. long (25 cm). Inconspicuous white umbel flowers are borne on shorter stalks below the leaves from early summer to early fall. Native to South and North America as well as the West Indies, Water Pennywort can be found along streams, in the shallow water or marshes, and on low, muddy ground. Popular as a foreground plant, Water Pennywort can be used as a marginal aquatic and is suitable for garden ponds. A vigorous performer, it quickly hides the pond edge. The seeds are used occasionally as food by waterfowl. Undemanding, Water Pennywort can be used in aquaria with a good substrate, and at least moderate light.
| Hardiness |
5 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Araliaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Hardiness |
5 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Araliaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
How many Hydrocotyle verticillata (Water Pennywort) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocotyle verticillata (Water Pennywort) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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