Water Plantain (Alisma plantago aquaticum) - 9cm

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  • Ex Tax: £4.17
  • Product Code: Plant Marginal Water Plantain - 9cm

Water Plantain

Alisma plantago aquaticum


When mature this plant sends up many flower stems with multiple, delicate white flowers and broad lanceolate leaves. It is also said to be a cure for rabies, hence it is sometimes called Mad Dog weed.

This plant will die back to its basket for winter, and begin growing again in the spring. Trim off brown stems/leaves in the autumn to tidy it up.

The recommended depth in water is calculated as the distance between the top of the basket and the water surface. Therefore "0" would be the basket rim at the water surface.

This plant is supplied in a standard plastic plant pot. It will benefit from being repotted into a mesh basket. See our range here.


Plant Type: Marginal / Damp Ground
Recommended Depth: 0-15cm
Max. Height: 60-90cm
UK Native: Yes
Good For Pollinators: Yes
Winter Hardy: Yes
Position: Full Sun / Part Shade
Flowers During: June - August
Growth Speed: Medium
Pot Size: 9cm 


This is available for posting as well as Click & Collect. Please note that the foliage may be trimmed on postal orders to safely fit the plant(s) in the box.

Postal orders containing plants despatched on Mondays (Tuesday if bank holiday). Click & Collect plant orders are available for collection the next day.

We have a broader range and more established plants available for purchase at Wayside during shop opening hours. Aquatic soil/compost is only available instore and via Click & Collect due to weight.

For larger orders, or if you are interested in any pond plants that are not currently on the website, please get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your request.


Tags: Plants, Native, Marginal, Bog Garden, Damp Ground

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