| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 inches above water; pot should be 5 to 20 inches from water surface. |
| Plant Spread: | 20 to 30 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: 12 inches around and green. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Petals are lavender to blue darkening at the tips and bright yellow stamens with lavender tips. |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Spring until first frost |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs Other: Plant is viviparous; new plants grow from the 'v' of the leaf. |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| dragonfetti | On March 9, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Near frost nighttime temperatures has stunted leaves. Put cover over pond to prevent further frost damages and to heat up the water. |
| dragonfetti | On February 25, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Placed in pond. |
| dragonfetti | On January 30, 2015 | Potted up Placed in soil and put in temporary pond. |
| dragonfetti | On January 23, 2015 | Obtained plant From eBay; $23.74. Placed in temporary container. |
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