Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae
New Zealand pennywort
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Depth of water: 0-20cm (0-8")
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A robust bog garden or shallow water perennial exhibiting green, fleshy, scallop-edged edges. Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae has excellent oxygenating features but demands careful management due to its rapid growth of long, creeping stems, particularly in smaller ponds. Inconspicuous greenish-brown flowers may emerge in small clusters from late spring into summer, adding subtle charm to its vibrant presence.
Plant out in reliably moist or boggy soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond in shallow water no deeper than 20cm (8"). While low maintenance, cut back regularly to control spread. Divide congested clumps in early spring every few years and be mindful of not disposing of cuttings into local waterways where it could become invasive.