Water Plantain | Alisma plantago-aquatica
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
An Post (Seeds Only) €4.00
A postal fee of €4.00 applies for any seed order. It does not apply to bulbs or seed potatoes or large boxes of wildflower seeds.
Nationwide Shipping Max Weight 27kg (including Northern Ireland) €9.00
This offer applies to most of our products online such as Christmas, plants, gardening, aquatic and pet products. Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed. In this instance, a member of our team will contact you. Our courier company delivers Monday to Friday and not weekends.
Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
If you have ordered compost, furniture that we stock here in Newlands, BBQ or if your order is overweight or bulky, we will personally deliver to Dublin and parts of Co. Kildare or 25Km radius from where we are based.
Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
Water Plantain, or Alisma plantago-aquatica, is a hardy and versatile aquatic plant that is commonly found in marshes, ponds, and shallow streams. It has broad, oval-shaped leaves that float on the surface of the water, and produces tall stems with clusters of small white or pink flowers. This plant is a great addition to any water garden, as it adds visual interest and helps oxygenate the water. It is also a valuable food source and habitat for aquatic wildlife, including fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.
Why We Like It
- Adds visual interest and texture to a water garden
- Provides valuable habitat and food for aquatic wildlife
- Helps oxygenate the water, promoting a healthy ecosystem
What to Know
- Prefers full sun to partial shade
- Tolerates a wide range of soil and water conditions, but prefers shallow water
- Can become invasive if not kept in check
- Blooms from June to September
- Can grow up to 1m in height
Height and Spread
- Height: up to 1m
- Spread: up to 50cm
