Family
Haloragaceae
Botanical Name
Myriophyllum propinquum
Plant Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
General Description
A soft-textured, submersed aquatic plant, parrot's feather has thin, feathery green leaves that line the bouyant stems. An evergreen tender perennial from New Zealand's North Island and eastern Australia, it is popular as planted or floating oxygen-providing greenery in aquariums and water gardens.
If water levels drop and the plants are exposed to air, this species survives as a short herb until seasonal rains submerge it again. Both its seeds and bits of stem and foliage can develop into new plants. Thus, in frost-free areas this plant could become invasive and take over natural waterways.
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Light Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
Sometimes
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Self-Sowing
Yes
