About

This water garden plant, reaching 20-100cm, with upright growth in shallows. It bears ornamental blooms.

About the genus

Elodea are submerged, aquatic perennials with erect, spreading stems and bright green leaves borne in whorls of three. Tiny, solitary flowers are produced in the leaf axils.

Plant details

Suggested usesPonds, water features

Care notes

CultivationAquatic compost, still water
PruningRemove dead foliage in autumn
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceMaintain water quality