Hygrophila Species, Glush Weed, Gulf Swampweed

Hygrophilacostata

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hygrophila (hy-GRO-fill-uh)
Species
costata (kos-TAH-tuh)
Synonym
Hygrophila lacustris
Hygrophila guianensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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