Penthorum sedoides (Ditch stonecrop) Marsh and Emergent Warrior Plants Eragrostits hypnoides

Eragrostits hypnoides

Photos By: Matt Lavin https://creativecommons

the leaves were often used to make a tea in place of the real thing

A shrub with white "puff ball" flowers that grows in a nice clump 3' tall

This tree performs well in yards

Penthorum sedoides (Ditch stonecrop) Marsh and Emergent Warrior Plants Eragrostits hypnoidesPenthorum sedoides prefers to grow in areas with constantly moist water and often grows in standing water and in mud flat situations. As the flowers mature, they are replaced with red fruits in the fall that are quite attractive and unique. It can be found assocating with Calamgrostis canadensis, Eupatorium perfoliatum, and Iris virginica. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet Height 2' 3' Flower Color Yellow Flower Time June August