A native semi-emergent aquatic with feathery whorled foliage that rises above the water surface. A useful oxygenator and habitat plant for natural ponds and frog bogs.
At a glance
- Plant type: Aquatic plant
- Mature size: 30 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: wet or boggy ground
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Upright Water Milfoil
Botanically, Myriophyllum crispatum is an fast-growing aquatic plant in the Haloragaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 30 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Upright Water Milfoil
Upright Water Milfoil suits subtropical, warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Upright Water Milfoil does best in clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Upright Water Milfoil is wet or boggy ground. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Upright Water Milfoil in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Upright Water Milfoil in the garden
Upright Water Milfoil earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and holding soil on banks and slopes.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Upright Water Milfoil with other plants that enjoy the same wet or boggy ground and subtropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
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