Tape grass
Vallisneria spiralis
Also known as
Eel grass
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.8m | Max | |
1.2m | Min |
Flowering
Tape grass Overview
This species will grow well in both cold water or tropical ponds, but make sure it has a sunny position. It will grow about 1.8m tall with a similar spread. The short stem is submerged and leaves are translucent green, long, linear and ribbon-like. The male flowers are small and insignificant, and the white female flowers are carried on spiral, terminal spikes.
How to propagate Tape grass
Division
You can propagate by division in the spring or summer.
Other uses of Tape grass
Grown for their foliage. Is suitable for pools and aquariums (aquatic).