European Frogbit

Hydrocharismorsus-ranae

Genus
Hydrocharis (hy-droh-KAIR-iss)
Species
morsus-ranae (MOR-sus RAN-ay)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fountain, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
2
negatives
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C
| June 2011 | positive

I would like to get some of this plant. Can someone point me a direction to find some? We are writing a book about aquatic plants and nee...Read More

G
G
| August 2004 | negative

This plant is highly invasive and ruins wetland habitats wherever it escapes into the wild. Right now, it is wreaking havoc by forming t...Read More

J
J
North Clarendon, VT | August 2004 | negative

FYI: This plant is a Class B Noxious Weed in the state of Vermont. Its movement, sale, and/or distrbution is prohibited with fines upto...Read More

C
Crossville, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | positive

Very prolific grower in our water gardens. Cricket frogs use them as lily pads. Would add a nice bit of green to an otherwise dull pond.<...Read More

B
B
Baa
| May 2002 | neutral

A floating aquatic plant from Europe, North Africa and West Asia.

Has rounded, kidney shaped, mid green leaves like a very...Read More

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