Limnobium - American Frogbit

DESCRIPTION: L. spongia, the American Frogbit, is an aquatic perennial found from Lake Ontario to the southern United States. It produces small, glossy green, heart-shaped, floating leaves that have a spongy underside tinged with purple. Its trailing roots also have a purplish tint to them. Unnoticeable white flowers are produced.

POTTING: The American Frogbit is simply set on the surface of the water.

PROPAGATION: This plant spreads by means of stolons.

VARIETIES: L. spongia.

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