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Water Chickweed, Giant Chickweed

Myosotonaquaticum

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Myosoton aquaticum by bonitin
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Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
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Species
aquaticum (a-KWA-ti-kum)
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Synonym
Cerastium aquaticum
Stellaria aquatica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Leesburg, Virginia

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