Whorled Pennywort Plant - Rare Aquatic Species - Hydrocotyle verticillata - Native Southern Alabama Water Garden Beauty

Bring a touch of Southern Alabama’s hidden waterways to your pond, aquarium, or water garden with Whorled Pennywort (Hydrocotyle verticillata) – a charming, low-growing aquatic plant known for its umbrella-like leaves and delicate, creeping form.

• Native to Southern Alabama – ethically harvested with care from sustainable populations near pristine creek banks.
• Aquatic & Versatile – perfect for ponds, bog gardens, paludariums, and aquascapes.
• Low Maintenance – grows easily with partial sunlight and clean water.
• Natural Habitat Mimicry – attracts frogs, dragonflies, and other beneficial wetland creatures.
• Folklore & Magic: Local Southern folk once called it “Traveler’s Umbrella” for its uncanny resemblance to miniature parasols.

Common Name: Whorled Pennywort
Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle verticillata
Sunlight: Partial sunlight
Watering: Thrives in moist soil, shallow water, or fully submerged
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones: 7-11
Growth Habit: Low-growing, creeping
Format: Freshly collected, healthy roots and runners