Species Narrowleaf Water-Starwort
green flowers and foliage

Narrowleaf Water-Starwort

Callitriche brutia var. hamulata

The Narrowleaf Water-Starwort (Callitriche brutia var. hamulata) is a small aquatic plant that belongs to the Callitrichaceae family. It is native to Mediterranean regions, and can be found growing in rocky mountain streams, lakes, ponds, and seasonal pools. Its narrow, linear leaves give it a distinctive look, and they have blunt edges that are often turned up slightly at the tips. The small, five-petalled, white flowers are only a few millimeters wide, but the plant produces many of them in continual succession. Capable of tolerating wide variations in water quality, the Narrowleaf Water-Starwort is a great choice for those wanting to add a splash of color to their garden pond.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Redmaids should be watered once a week, using 1/2 to 1 inch of water. During the hot summer months, water more frequently if necessary to keep the soil moist. During the winter, water less frequently. Soil should be allowed to dry out somewhat between watering events. Generally, the plants should be watered deeply but infrequently, and this should continue throughout the life of the plant.

sunlight

Redmaids require full sun or partial shade and thrive in areas with 6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day. If placed in an area with more shade, Redmaids can wilt and become discolored, weakening the plant over time. If possible, it is ideal to place Redmaids in an area that gets direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. This will provide the plant with the most amount of light to receive for maximal growth and health.

pruning

Redmaids should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning should focus on removing old and dead stems and any branches that are growing out of shape and can be cut back with sharp pruning shears. For a more vigorous growth, lightly prune shoots that have grown out of shape back to an outward facing bud. If a more compact form is desired, heavily prune back the overall size of the plant by up to 1-third. This will help to encourage branching and a fuller, more shapely plant.

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