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Egeria densa

Brazilian pondweed

A vigorous aquatic perennial, with branching stems to 90cm long, with whorls of fine, linear leaves all along the stems. Stems form dense mats on reaching the surface of the water. Small white flowers borne on thin stems are held just above the water in late spring, and sometimes again in autumn. Usually sold as an aquarium plant, can be invasive outside this environment

Other common names
large-flowered waterweed
Synonyms
Elodea densa

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer Green
Autumn White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

Exposure
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Submerged, Matforming, Floating
Name status

Correct

Plant range
S USA, C & NS America

How to grow

Cultivation

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act (Northern Ireland) as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN NORTHERN IRELAND or the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes

Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pests

May be susceptible to snails or fish who nibble young shoots

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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