Water Celery, Water Parsley

I grow the variety ' Flamingo ' which is a variegated form. Because of the potential invasive nature of waterways and moist soil and abil...Read Moreity to displace native wild plants as well as native animal food sources the state of Florida requires a permit for ownership. Otherwise the plant is illegal here.

If the owner of the plant assumes responsibility for the control of the plant it can be grown in ponds, aquaculture, aquaponics, or just grown in pots.

I grow mine in pots just fine. If they get too dry a pan can be set under the pots.

But then, I'm trying to preserve native ecosystem where possible. Also called Java dropwort, this plant has shown up unwanted in wild are...Read Moreas in Arlington & Fairfax Counties, Virginia, forming a monoculture in part-sun, wet places but surviving through drought times. In bloom Aug-Sept.

Great plant, very easy to grow in a pond or bog environment with enough sunshine. It has a tendancy to be a little invasive but is easily...Read More controlled as the runners are brittle and easily trimmed back by hand.

This plant is an important vegetable in Vietnam (rau can nuoc). It has a strong celery flavour, used on soups, salads and fresh dishes.

I too have used this plant as part of my biofilter. It grows among lava rock and provides filtration for the water flowing down the wate...Read Morer fall. The location only receives only about two hours of late afternoon filtered sun and the plant seems to be thriving(1st year).