Water Fern -

(Azolla filiculoides)

Aquatic Plants

Other Common Names: Fairy Moss, Pacific Mosquito Fern,
Family: Azollaceae Genus: Azolla Species: filiculoides

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Plant Type: Aquatic

Temp / Zone: Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F, Zone 11 · Above 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Full / Mostly Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Drainage: Very Poorly Drained

Water Needs: High

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Medium Green, Red

Average Width: .5' to 1'

Average Height: 0' to 1'

Fragrances: None

Resistant To: Disease, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Containers / Planters, Garden Pond

Growth Habits: Trailing / Spreading

Theme Gardens: Bog, Japanese

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Fairy Moss can be red or green depending on the exposure to sunlight. In shade, it's more red. In sun it's more green. Fish will snack on this plant.

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(Azolla filiculoides)

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