A vigorous grower with a compact habit and shade tolerance for in or out of water. Feathery heads on green stalks create a striking effect for water gardens or damp areas. A great container plant for brightly shaded spots. Spreads by rhizomes.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
The dwarf variety is resilient and grows in clumps like its bigger counterpart. The only requirement is constant moist soil. When you bring the plant indoors in winter all you have to give it is some indirect sun and constant moisture. The latter can be achieved by placing the planter in a water filled saucer. You can see its progression through the months.
The versatility of growing conditions makes this Madagascar native attractive for the busy gardener. Grow in a pot and keep well watered or grow as a bog plant - constantly keeping its feet wet. We simply keep the saucer filled with water and it grows extremely fast. Add this to any mixed container planting as long as the other plants are also fast growers.
Totally versatile as it can go in sun or shade, containers, and landscape plantings including water gardens! Can even be planted directly in a pond, however, the crown of the plant should never be covered in water for extended periods of time.