Mud Plantain Seeds – 100 Alisma subcordatum Native Aquatic Flower Seeds

Mud Plantain (Alisma subcordatum) is a native North American aquatic perennial prized for its rosette of broad, ribbed green leaves and delicate whorls of small white to pale pink flowers. Also known as southern water plantain, it thrives in shallow water and saturated soils, making it an excellent choice for water gardens, pond margins, rain gardens, and naturalized wetland plantings. Its understated beauty and wildlife value bring quiet charm to any water feature.

This listing offers 100 seeds of this hardy native species, ready to grow into graceful plants that provide cover for aquatic wildlife and visual interest through the growing season. Whether you are restoring a wetland edge or adding a native touch to a backyard pond, Mud Plantain is a rewarding and low-maintenance choice.

Plant Features

• Native aquatic perennial with broad, ribbed foliage
• Produces airy whorls of small white to pale pink flowers
• Ideal for pond margins, water gardens, and rain gardens
• Provides habitat and cover for frogs, fish, and beneficial insects
• Adaptable to shallow water and consistently moist soils

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Alisma subcordatum
• Plant Type: Aquatic perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Wet, muddy soil or shallow standing water
• Water Requirements: High; keep soil saturated or submerged
• Growth Habit: Clumping rosette
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 1 to 3 feet
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches

Planting & Care

Sow Mud Plantain seeds on the surface of moist, muddy soil or in shallow water. Light is needed for germination, so do not bury the seeds. Keep the medium consistently wet and maintain a water temperature around 70°F for best results. Germination typically occurs in 2 to 4 weeks, though it may be slower under cooler conditions.

Once seedlings are established, transplant them to their permanent location in shallow water or saturated soil at the pond edge. Mud Plantain requires minimal care; simply ensure the soil never dries out. Trim back spent foliage in late fall if desired. This native perennial will naturalize over time, returning each spring.

What's Included

100 Alisma subcordatum (Mud Plantain) seeds.