| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet |
| Plant Height: | ground level. |
| Plant Spread: | Will spread pretty much anywhere, and strongly suggest keeping it far away from other wet areas. |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Tiny leaves, barely visible. |
| Fruit: | Other |
| Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
| Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous Other: Showy is only for 'Bettys bay', which has large flowers. U. bisquamata itself has tiny flowers. |
| Flower Color: | Lavender White Yellow Multi-Color Other: Has a yellow "chin" at the bottom, and small purple/white fringe. 'Bettys Bay' has large fringes of bright purple and large yellow centers. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Inflorescence Height: | Both 'Bettys bay' and the species itself are 2-3 inches tall. |
| Foliage Mound Height: | ground level. |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Water gardens Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Other info: Will germinate easily. It is known to self seed profusely, making it an annoying weed. 'Bettys Bay' is very tame and doesn't self seed. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Carnivorous |
