Trapa natans (Water Chestnut)

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Leaf cover shades the surface which helps prevent the growth of algae. Trapas reproduce by forming nuts which sink to the bottom in the autumn. These nuts are called Water Chestnut s and are used in Chinese dishes. Allow to die back naturally. In warm summers they will produce nuts that will survive at the bottom of the pond to produce new plants the following season Float on the surface of the water in full sun to partial shade. Flowering period: August & September Mature height: 15cm to 30cm Growth rate: medium Show more