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Common
name: "Water Plantain" or "Mad Dog
Weed"
Latin name: Alisma plantago-aquatica
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Native
to: Europe, Africa, E. Asia and North America
Zone: 5 - 8
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: 6" - 10"
Pond size: Medium to Large
Flowers: Yes, pinkish white
Height: 24" - 30"
Spread: 18"
Pests: Rare
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information: The flowers of "Water
Plantain" resembles Gypsophila commonly used in floral
arrangements. "Water Plantain" can be planted at the
ponds edge or directly in the pond at a maximum depth of 10".
Careful thought should be giving before planting as the plant can
spread rapidly from seed. Flower heads could be removed before
seeds emerge to prevent spreading. Remove dead or dying
foliage and flowers as they appear. Caution: this plant can
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