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Azolla filiculoides is classified as an invasive non-native species under Schedule 9 of The Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order (1985), as amended, and its sale is prohibited. Refer to the cultivation notes for additional information.

Care notes

Cultivation

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes