Water Violet
Hottonia palustris
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Basic Information
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: hottonia
Plant ID (slug): hottonia-palustris
Numeric ID: 23259
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Hottonia palustris is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects, Cleistogomy (self-pollinating without flowers ever opening). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.
Distribution
North and central Europe, including Britain, south to northern Italy, east to Siberia.
Habitats
Pond;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Bach The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Pride' and 'Aloofness'[209].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Hottonia palustris Water Violet