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| Category: Aquatic Plant |
| Family: Haloragaceae (Water Milfoils) |
| Origin: South America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Synonyms: [Myriophyllum brasiliense, M. proserpinacoides] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Myriophyllum aquaticum (Aquatic) (Parrot's Feather) - The stem-tips of this aquatic plant curve upwards out of the water to display fine-textured whorls of blue-green feathery, hair-like leaves. As it grows out into the water in search of more soil, its stems float just under the water. The stems can reach 1 to 5 feet long. Plant in sun or part shade in water that is 4 to 12 inches deep. It is hardy to about 30 degrees F. Native to Chile and Uruguay.
The information displayed on this page about Myriophyllum aquaticum is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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