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Oenanthe javanica Blume 'Flamingo'
Family Name: | Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) |
Synonyms: | Anethum Dropwort, Oenanthe stolonifera, Oenanthe japonica 'Flamingo' |
Common Name: | Rainbow Water Celery, Variegated Water Parsley, Java Dropwort |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A fast-growing groundcover herb with variegated leaf of green with pink and cream. It is about 10 - 15 cm tall and spreads up to 70 cm across. |
Flowers | Inflorescence, inconspicuous, white flowers. |
Etymology | The genus Oenanthe means wine-fragrant-flower. |
Landscaping Features
Landscaping | It is grown primarily for its attractive colourful foliage. |
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils |
Landscape Uses | Marsh / Bog, Groundcover, Container Planting, Hanging Basket |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Pruning | Clip runners to control growth. |
Propagation Method | Stolon / Runner, Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green - Light Green, Pink |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | White |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
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Master ID | 30552 |
Species ID | 4861 |
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