Plant Profile: Alisma plantago-aquatica

This plant thrives best in shallow waters but can also adapt to depths of up to 18 inches. It is recommended to use a 1 to 2-gallon container for planting. It prefers full sun to partial shade but has the potential to become quite invasive in pond environments. You can find it growing in muddy areas or in the freshwater of lakes, rivers, and brackish bays, particularly along grazed shorelines, ditches, and ponds. Flowering begins in June and continues throughout the summer, although each flower has a brief lifespan.