Milfoil, Parrot's Feather, Diamond Milfoil Myriophyllum aquaticum (syn. M. brasillence, M. proserpinacoides)

Milfoil, Parrot's Feather, Diamond Milfoil
Myriophyllum aquaticum (syn. M. brasillence, M. proserpinacoides)

A perennial that has spreading stems growing up to 90cm (2.9ft) long. The needle-like leaves are tightly packed, light green and arranged in whorls around the stem. The flowers are inconspicuous and yellowish in colour, they are borne on a spike that grows just above the water's surface in summer.
As well as being an excellent oxygenator the delicate leaves provide a hiding place for fish fry.
. An amphibious plant (able to live both on land and in water) it is usefull for softening the shallow edges of a pond and for hanging over the edges of troughs and barrels. It needs a minimum water temperature of 1 deg. C (34deg F).

Spread indefinite
Water depth to 45cm (18")
Half-hardy
Sun or shade
Propagation by stem cuttings in spring or summer