Pink Sprites, Roundleaf Toothcup, Dwarf Rotala
Rotalarotundifolia

Family: Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rotala (ro-TAY-luh)
Species: rotundifolia (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh)

Category
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting