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| Category: Aquatic Plant |
| Family: Hydrocharitaceae (Waterweeds) |
| Origin: Philippine Islands (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: >32° F |
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Vallisneria gigantea (Aquatic) (Giant Eel Grass) - This aquatic species from the Philippines grows longer and wider than V. spiralis. It takes full sun/Light shade and will grow to about 4-6' tall. It must be planted under water 1' to 6' deep. It is hardywhere pond water does not freeze solid.
This information about Vallisneria gigantea (Aquatic) displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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