Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides
lawn pennywort
This low-growing perennial, whether adorning aquatic or marginal settings, weaves a captivating tapestry with its dense mat of small, kidney-shaped to rounded leaves boasting shallow lobes and toothed margins. Beyond its role as a shallow water oxygenator, its unique light greyish-green hue adds a special charm, creating a striking contrast amidst foreground companions. Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides, with its penchant for both horizontal and vertical growth, requires regular trimming to preserve its exquisite form. Small clusters of tiny, greenish flowers may emerge from late spring into summer, enhancing the appeal of this versatile aquatic beauty.
How to care for Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides:
Plant out in reliably moist or boggy soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond in shallow water no deeper than 20cm (8"). While low maintenance, cut back regularly to control spread. Divide congested clumps in early spring every few years and be mindful of not disposing of cuttings into local waterways where it could become invasive.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Aquatic / Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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