Hydrocharis
Hydrocharis spp.
HydrocharisMorsus-ranae2 by Christian Fischer (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Frequent watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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Hydrocharis Overview
Hydrocharis is a genus of 5 accepted species of floating aquatic plants in the Hydrocharitaceae family grown in cultivation for their foliage and flowers. They are native to Europe and Asia with a few found in Africa, and are also naturalised in parts of North America. H. morsus-ranae, or the European frogbit, is popular in garden ponds as it resembles a small water lily.
Common problems with Hydrocharis
How to propagate Hydrocharis
Division
Seed
Special features of Hydrocharis
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Hydrocharis
Grown for its foliage and flowers.