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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Aponogetonaceae (Cape-pondweeds) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Aponogeton distachyus (Aquatic) (Water Hawthorn) - An aquatic plant that has long and narrow leaves which float on the surface of the water. White fragrant flower clusters emerge on a 2 inch stalk in the cooler months and then the plant goes dormant in the hottest months. Plant in sun or shade. Spreads to 1-3'. Hardy to <15 degrees F. Plant 12"-18" under surface of water. We grew this plant from 1998 until 2007.
The information displayed on this page about Aponogeton distachyus 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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