Myriophyllum aquaticum
Parrot Feather
Parrot's feather is a well established invasive, aquatic plant, abundant in lakes and ponds. It gets its name from its feather-like leaves that are arranged around the stem in whorls of four to six. Very easy growers, these plants are great for surface coverage and algae elimination. They also provide a protection from predators for koi and other fish
Contributed by @kimharper64
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Full sun to partial shade
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Frequent watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Aquatic
Common name
Parrot Feather
Latin name
Myriophyllum aquaticum
type
Aquatic
family
Haloragaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Aquatic
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
3.00 M
0.13 M
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Parrot's feather is a well established invasive, aquatic plant, abundant in lakes and ponds. It gets its name from its feather-like leaves that are arranged around the stem in whorls of four to six. Very easy growers, these plants are great for surface coverage and algae elimination. They also provide a protection from predators for koi and other fish
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
This plant is usually sold in bunches of rooted young plants from specialist suppliers. It is easily planted by placing at the pond margin, holding the roots on the bed with small pebbles. Do check whether this plant is restricted in your country/state/county, before purchasing.
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