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American marshpennywort

Hydrocotyle americana

American marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle americana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Mature size 1"–10". Blooms Jun–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 24 U.S. states, including AR, CT, DC, DE, IN, KY…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2b–9a
Mature size
1"–10"
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Jun–Sep
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
American marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle americana)
Hydrocotyle americana — American marshpennywort. Photo by Doug McGrady from Coventry, RI, USA via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

American marshpennywort (Hydrocotyle americana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Mature size 1"–10". Blooms Jun–Sep.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, american marshpennywort pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).

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