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Limnobiumlaevigatum

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Genus

Limnobium (lim-NO-bee-um)

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Species

laevigatum (lee-vih-GAY-tum)

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Synonym

Limnobium stoloniferum

Hydromistria stoloniferum

Salvinia laevigatum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Succulent

Textured

Veined

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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