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Myriophyllum spicatum (Spiked water milfoil)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.1m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Myriophyllum spicatum

Other names: Spiked water milfoil, Meakin, Water navelwort

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Genus: Myriophyllum

Species: M. spicatum - M. spicatum is a finely branching submerged aquatic perennial with hairlike leaves, with tiny dull-red flower spikes growing above the water surface in summer. It is an oxygenating plant.

Myriophyllum spicatum is: Deciduous

Flower: Dark-red in Summer

Foliage: Green in All seasons

Habit: Spreading

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General care

Pruning: Cut back regularly to avoid excessive growth. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Root cuttings. REGISTER to read more...

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Myriophyllum spicatum (Spiked water milfoil) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.

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Suggested uses: Aquatic, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in baskets of loamy soil and place down in water at a depth of 1m in full sun. This plant is quite invasive, so ensure you are prepared to keep its growth in check.

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Soil types: Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Pond/In water Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Myriophyllum spicatum

Comment from Miriam Mesa-Villalba

The emergent stems provide places on which dragonflies and damselflies can land and up which their larvae can crawl before their transformation into adults. The plants leaves and roots will also provide shade and shelter for many other small aquatic invertebrates. A closely related species is Myriophyllum aquaticum, known as parrot's feather, from South America, is causing havoc to native wildlife. So, make sure you get the right species.

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