Water Plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica)
When mature this plant sends up many flower stems with multiple delicate white flowers and broad, lanceolate leaves. It is also said to be a cure for rabies hence it is sometimes called Mad Dog weed. Likes to be kept constantly moist.
Remove flower heads soon after flowering to encourage new flowers and prevent self-seeding. Trim old foliage after dying back in Autumn
Plant in full sun to partial shade between 0cm and 15cm deep.
- Flowering period: June to August
- Mature height: 60cm to 90cm
- Growth rate: medium
