This pond plant is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its foliage in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose it all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moist to wet or boggy, humus-rich, acidic soil
• Depth of water: 0-15cm (0-6in)
• Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
• Flowering period: May to July and occasionally in September
• Hardiness: fully hardy