BREASENIA SCHREBERI

BREASENIA SCHREBERI

Perennial Aquatic Plant with Antibacterial Properties

Brasenia Schreberi is a perennial, rhizomatous and ground cover aquatic plant, ideal for ponds and bodies of water. Its floating, long-petiolate peltate leaves have a bright green upper surface and an often purple lower surface, creating a fascinating chromatic contrast. It produces delicate single and hermaphroditic purple flowers. A unique feature is the protective mucilage that covers the submerged parts, with proven antibacterial and anti-algae properties. An extremely rustic plant, it also tolerates light currents.

Characteristics :

• Ornamental Leaves : Peltate and floating, green above and often purple below, for a unique decorative effect.
• Elegant Flowers : Single, hermaphrodite, of a lively purple colour.
• Protective Mucilage : Antibacterial and anti-algae properties, perfect for improving water quality.
• Hardiness : It resists harsh climates and tolerates light water currents.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Depth : 10 to 30 cm below water level.
• Flowering period : From June to October.

With Brasenia Schreberi, enrich your water garden with a plant that combines beauty, functionality and resistance, ideal for creating a healthy and harmonious environment.