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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Aponogetonaceae (Cape-pondweeds) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Aponogeton distachyus (Aquatic) (Water Hawthorn) - An aquatic plant that has long and narrow leaves which float on the surface of the water. White fragrant flower clusters emerge on a 2 inch stalk in the cooler months and then the plant goes dormant in the hottest months. Plant in sun or shade. Spreads to 1-3'. Hardy to <15 degrees F. Plant 12"-18" under surface of water. We grew this plant from 1998 until 2007.
The information about Aponogeton distachyus that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
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