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Hydrocotyle umbellata
Groundcover in moist areas. Can be mowed.
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Considertions, Often considered a pest in over-watered lawns. If the lawn is replaced by the "pest" the effect can be attractive.
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Habitat, Cutthroat seep, wet prairie, dome swamp. Somestimes in floating mats.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
Attracts bees. A study at the Archbold Biological Station identified the following families of bees using this species:
Halictid
- Ideal for smaller spaces
- Not recommended
- Formal appearance
Spiranthes odorata
The published gardening lore says "part-sun" -- where I have seen this growing in nature, it has been in shade.
Bog gardens. Wet meadows. Moist nativ
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Habitat, Associated with forested seepage settings.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Pollinated by long-tongued bees, notably, bumblebees.
- Can be grown indoors
- Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
- Highly versatile
