Frogbit

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae

Also known as

European Frog's-Bit, Common Frogbit, Frog's-Bit

Hydrocharis by Christian Fischer (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Full Sun

Frequent watering

Frost Hardy

USDA zone

-12°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
20cm	Max	1m
1cm	Min	50cm

7 years to reach maturity

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

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Frogbit Overview

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae is an aquatic perennial species in the Hydrocharitaceae family. It floats on the surface of water bodies, producing rounded, leathery, heart-shaped leaves up to 3cm in width. Pretty white flowers with 3 petals and yellow centres are produced in the summer, they measure 2-3cm in width.

Common problems with Frogbit

pest
Slugs and Snails

How to propagate Frogbit

Seed

Division

Special features of Frogbit

Attractive flowers

Attractive leaves

Other uses of Frogbit

Aquatic