Waterwillow

 

Common Name	Waterwillow
Scientific Name	Justicia americana
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Wetlands & Standing Water
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	less than 3'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	excellent for bioengineering projects; good cover for small fish; forms colonies