Myriophyllum
Water milfoil
- Height × spread
- 0.3m – 0.3m × 2m – 2m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
There are around 45 species of these, with a few species available for use in ponds where they grow under water or float on the surface. The foliage is feathery and attractive, coloured fresh green with long leaves whorled round the stems. They are generally perennial in character but a few of them are annuals. Although there are flowers they are very tiny and of no visual merit. These are found growing all over the world in tropical areas, but their vigorous nature can be a problem and they may be prohibited as plants for domestic cultivation in some parts of America.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.3m – 0.3m
- Spread
- 2m – 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
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are not hardy
- 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.