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BACOPA caroliniana
Attractive blue flowers, Summer. Round mint scented leaves, which float upon the water surface. Shade tolerant. Depth 3 - 4cm above the rim of the pot.
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BACOPA monniera
The native bacopa is a smaller plant than the exotic species. It has small white flowers in Summer and Autumn, and will withstand light frosts. Depth 3 - 4cm above the rim of the pot.
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CERATOPHYLLUM demersum Hornwort
A submerged free-floating species with finely divided leaves. Provides shelter for fish eggs, and snails, assists in clearing green water. Free floating.
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COTULA coronopifolia Water Buttons
Low growing perennial with glossy green leaves and bright yellow button-like flowers. Depth 3 - 4cm above the rim of the pot.
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HYGROPHILA difformis Water Wisteria
Finely divided leaves form rosettes on the stems of this attractive oxygenator. Purplish flowers are borne in the leaf axil. Stem length can grow from 40-80cm. Depth 5 - 10cm above the rim of the pot.
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LUDWIGIA repens
Floating oval leaves with red undersides, small yellow flowers emergent in Summer. Depth 3 - 4cm above the rim of the pot.
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LUDWIGIA arcurata Needle Primrose
Small needle-like reddish/green leaves creeping along the surface. Bright yellow flowers. Depth 3 - 4cm above the rim of the pot.
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MYRIOPHYLLUM papillosum - Water Milfoil
Small green pine-needle like leaves carried on ascending stems. Depth 20 - 25cm.
Australian Native
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MYRIOPHYLLUM crispatum - Upright Milfoil
Small green pine-needle like leaves but more delicately divided leaves than the others and thives in deeper water. Depth 20 - 25cm.
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MYRIOPHYLLUM Red Dragonfly
Similar to Papilosum but with red stems. Depth 20 - 25cm Australian Native |
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SAGITTARIA subulata
Slender submerged lanceolate shaped leaves in winter. In spring to autumn it produces floating dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers. Depth 20-30cm
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VALLISNERIA spiralis Ribbon Grass
Submerged aquatic with long green tape like foliage. Tiny white flowers on a coiled stem. An excellent oxygenator. Depth 30-100cm.
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VALLISNERIA gigantea Ribbon Weed
Submerged aquatic with wide strap like leaves. Female flowers pink, on a coiled stem to 1 mtr. Shallow to deep water. Excellent oxygenator. Depth 30-100cm.
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