Azolla filiculoides
water fern
This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of The Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order (1985), as amended, as an invasive non-native species and is banned from sale. See cultivation notes for further details
Size
Ultimate height
Time to ultimate height
Ultimate spread
Growing conditions
Moisture
pH
Colour & scent
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Position
Aspect
Exposure
Botanical details
- Family
- Salviniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See 911±¬ÁÏ advice on invasive non-native species for further information
Propagation
Please see cultivation notes
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