Characteristics: Herbaceous, perennial, non-persistent; leaves are heart-shaped and alternate. Flowers: Fragrant, 12” long, nodding spike, white blooms; June-September. Growth: Range in height from1.5’- 4.5’. Shade: Full sun in moist soil to partial shade. Habitat: Fresh tidal and non-tidal marshes, swamps and shallow water. Hydrology: Classified as an obligate wetland (OBL) plant; low salinity tolerance; tidal zone is from near midtide or permanent inundation; 0-12”. Range: Native to Maryland. Also found southern New England, southern Quebec and Minnesota, south to Florida and Texas. Comments: Thrives in moist, wet conditions. Hardy in zones 5-9. A fun plant
to introduce in a kids garden. Valued by wood duck.
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