Previously known as Justicia americana, Dianthera americana, or Water Willow, is an herbaceous, aquatic perennial with white and purple flowers and long willow-like leaves.This plant spreads via rhizomes and provides habitat for aquatic animals such as fish and aquatic insects.
Water willow is a source of food for muskrats and other semi-aquatic invertebrates | Water willow is the larval food for the Texan Crescentpot butterfly
Alternate Names
American Water Willow
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These plants should also do well in similar growing conditions.
Consider adding them to your Garden Board.