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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Wet
Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3-5 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Water gardens
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies

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Common names
  • Water Snowball
  • Spadeleaf Plant
  • Senegal Tea Plant

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Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2012-09-03
My Yard
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2012-09-03
My Yard
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2009-08-24
My Yard
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2009-08-24
My Yard
Location: Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2009-08-24
My Yard
Comments:
  • Posted by DaylilySLP (Dearborn Hts, MI - Zone 6b) on Mar 4, 2019 10:48 PM concerning plant:
    I get this plant every year for my pond and the Monarchs.
    Monarchs adore the blooms. It is not invasive here in Michigan, as it dies in the winter.

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