{"product_id":"mud-plantain-seeds-100-alisma-subcordatum-native-aquatic-flower-seeds","title":"Mud Plantain Seeds – 100 Alisma subcordatum Native Aquatic Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMud Plantain (\u003cem\u003eAlisma subcordatum\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative aquatic perennial with broad, ribbed foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces airy whorls of small white to pale pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for pond margins, water gardens, and rain gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides habitat and cover for frogs, fish, and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to shallow water and consistently moist soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlisma subcordatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet, muddy soil or shallow standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e High; keep soil saturated or submerged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Alisma subcordatum (Mud Plantain) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739780874550,"sku":"EDNA-496","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8058397930_em5t.jpg?v=1792115736","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/mud-plantain-seeds-100-alisma-subcordatum-native-aquatic-flower-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}