General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Plant Height: 25 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Water gardens
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Bulbs

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Common names
  • Mexican Sword Plant
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Aquarius palifolius
  • Synonym: Echinodorus palifolius

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Uploaded by Milano
Uploaded by Milano
Location: MOBOT -   St Louis
Date: 9-29-09

Date: 2014-02-22
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