Pilularia globulifera ‘Peppergrass’

Description

Pilularia globulfera commonly known as Peppergrass has is a small oxygenating marginal plant  with slender, thread like stems that grow in dense clusters, forming a dense carpet of foliage making it a great habitat for small amphibians and aquatic creatures

Peppergrass have small round seed capsules that attract a range of small creatures, although not thought of as a pollinator, it adds to the biodiversity by offering shelter to insects

9cm pot

Position:  thrives in full Sun or  Part Shade, but requires moist or waterlogged soil, its is great for planting  along  the edge of pond/streams or in bog gardens

Flowering:      June to August

Height Above Water:  10-15 cm

Height below Water: 0-30cm

while this oxygenating plant requires little maintenance, it might need thinning at some time

9cm pond plants should be placed no deeper than 1/3 maximum recommended planting depth to allow the plants to establish.

Please don’t dispose of plants in the wild, even native plants placed in the wrong location can cause environmental damage