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This prolific little aquatic plant develops pretty red leaf-tips if grown in bright light. It is easy to grow and will develop leaves of different shapes depending on whether or not it is fully immersed in water. When submerged, the leaves are narrow while emergent plants develop rounded leaves.

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aka Mouse Ears, Lizard tail or American swamp lily

Aquatic. An excellent pond plant or for swamps. It can be grown fully submerged in water (no deeper than 10cm) or in moist, boggy soil. Tolerates seasonal flooding. Has long hanging white flowers that curl on the tip like a lizards tail. Attractive with its heart shaped leaves. Perennial.