Anacharis, American Frog's Bit, Brazilian Elodea, Waterweed, Planchon
Egeria densa

Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Genus: Egeria (ee-JEE-ree-uh)
Species: densa (DEN-suh)

Synonym:Elodea densa

Synonym:Anacharis densa

Category
Ponds and Aquatics

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting