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Genus: Alisma Species: Plantago-aquatica Common Name: Water Plantain Family: Alismataceae Order: Alismatales Native: Temperate zones Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 1.5 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: White with purple tip Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 5-10 Note: This low maintenance plant can be used for water, bog and pond gardens, or stream margins. Fruits and tubers are a good source of food for wild life. Foliage may cause skin irritation. Prefers sunny, wet, ordinary garden soil.