Hygrophila Species, Dwarf Hygro, Indian Swampweed, Indian Waterweed, Miramar Weed
Hygrophilapolysperma

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hygrophila (hy-GRO-fill-uh)
Species: polysperma (pol-lee-SPER-muh)

Synonym:Adenosma polysperma

Synonym:Hemiadelphis polysperma

Synonym:Justicia polysperma

Synonym:Ruellia polysperma

Category
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting