Myriophyllum brasiliensis
Red-stemmed parrot's feather, Milfoil, Diamond milfoil
Also known as Myriophyllum aquaticum, Myriophyllum proserpinaeoides
- Height × spread
- 0.3m × 2m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Frost free greenhouse 1C & above (RHS H2)
Availability
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About this plant
A widespread genus with about 60 species that is found all over the world. This form is often evergreen and has very pretty foliage with feathery delicate leaves held on stout reddish stems. The deeply dissected individual leaves are whorled around the stems and are held outwards in a light and airy manner. There are tiny white flowers in summer, but these aren't noticeable. It will grow with great ease and is used both in the water to oxygenate it, but also as a marginal plant that romps over the edges of the pool, concealing the edges and blending the whole with the greater landscape. This is too tender to winter outside, but cuttings can be taken and kept over winter to start it off again the following year.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Stem colour
- Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.3m
- Spread
- 2m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Water garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Any
- Hardiness
- Frost free greenhouse 1C & above (RHS H2)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring · Outdoors
Feed with aquatic plant food
As the plant is grown in water, feed with an aquatic feed as directed on the packet. Do not exceed the amounts given as this can affect the water.
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water frequently to keep the soil moist
The plant thrives in moist or boggy soil, doesn't tolerate dryness and should be watered frequently, not only after a period of drought, but if the soil begins to dry out spring to autumn. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.