Water Plantain
Alisma plantago-aquatica
A deciduous, perennial marginal that has rosettes of semi-upright, oval leaves with long leaf stalks that emerge above the water. The flower spike that appears in summer is made up of numerous small, pinkish-white flowers.
The seeds that tend to set easily in the surrounding wet soil are a good source of food for birds.
Height 75cm (30")
Spread 45cm (18")
Water depth to 25cm (10")
Hardy
Full sun
Propagation by seed or division
