Brasenia schreberi
WATER SHIELD, DOLLAR BONNET
Cabombaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, India-Subcontinent, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, North America, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Brasenia hydropeltis, B. nymphoides, B. purpurea, Cabomba peltata [illeg.] Hydropeltis purpurea

Other Common Names: Water Target

 
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Brasenia schreberi
WATER SHIELD, DOLLAR BONNET
Cabombaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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