Luronium Natans Floating Water Plantain

Description

Luronium Natans | Floating Water Plantain

Luronium Natans, also known as the Floating Water Plantain, is an unusual, rare plant with oval leaves that float on the water surface when grown in shallow water, but narrow long leaves in deeper areas where it can be grown up to 4m deep. It flowers prolifically when very shallow or on bare mud, with little white flowers and a yellow centre. Remove flower heads soon after flowering to encourage new flowers and prevent self seeding. Trim old foliage after dying back in Autumn.

Marginal plants are great for ponds, and will add colour, interest and wildlife habitat to your garden. Marginal pond plants like Luronium Natans, Floating Water Plantain, make a wonderful and easy addition to any garden pond edge.

Where do you plant marginal pond plants?
Marginal Pond Plants, such as the Luronium Natans – Floating Water Plantain can be placed in the shallow areas of a pond. This is usually around the edges, or margin, of the pond. Certain types of marginal pond plants can be planted out of the pond water in damp ground, ideal for a bog garden or water garden display.

For a guide to planting and maintaining marginal plants please click here.

Features
Max. Height: 0-2cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Type: Freshwater Pond Marginal
Flowers: August – September
Position: Full sun
Planting Depth: 1-40cm

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off 5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.