PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates reduced light in boggy wetland settings
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates shallow standing water for extended periods
Temperature
Hardy to 0°C; thrives in cool to temperate temperatures; avoid prolonged exposure to heat above 30°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal leaves are lobed or coarsely toothed; stem leaves are smaller, lanceolate with smooth or finely toothed margins
- Flower: Tiny four-petaled bright yellow blooms arranged in terminal racemes
- Stem: Slender, branching stems, often reddish at the base
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain continuously moist soil; submerge lower stems in 1–2 cm of water if growing in a bog setting
Fertilization
Diluted organic feed every 2 weeks. Use balanced, low-nitrogen feed to avoid excessive foliage growth at the expense of blooms
Composted banana peel tea：Steep fully composted banana peels in water for 24 hours; dilute 1:20 for root drench; discard solids to prevent odor and pest attractionPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage extended flowering through the growing season
- Trim back overgrown or leggy stems in late autumn to maintain a compact habit
- Remove yellowing or damaged leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats; no known adverse effects from ingestion
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; young leaves are edible when cooked or raw in small quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Edible young leaves can be used in salads, soups, or cooked as a leafy green; ornamental wetland groundcover
