Water Soldier
Stratiotes aloides
Also known as
Crab's Claw, Freshwater Soldier, Knight's Pondwort, Soldier's Yarrow, Wading Pondweed, Water Aloe, Water Houseleek, Water Sengreen
Wdzydzki PK Stratiotes aloides pokrój 05.07.10 p by Przykuta (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Frequent watering
Frost Hardy
7a
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
10cm | Max | 1m |
1cm | Min | 50cm |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
Water Soldier Overview
This perennial forms upright sharp pointed leaves in rosettes upt 45cm tall. In summer they produce white flowers that have 3 petals and occasionally a pink tint.
Common problems with Water Soldier
Generally pest and disease free.
How to harvest Water Soldier
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Water Soldier
Division
Remove plantlets in spring or summer.
Special features of Water Soldier
Wet sites
Other uses of Water Soldier
Suitable to be included in Wildlife gardens.