Justicia americana
Water Willow 
The common native plant forms large mats or colonies on the shoreline of lakes, ponds and streams. Although the orchid-like flowers have a tremendous amount of purplish tint, they still look whitish from a distance. This species is found along the banks of or in the shallow waters of rivers, ponds, and lakes.
Image copyright by and courtesy of Neararctica.com, Inc.
Additional Information:
 
Height 12-36 Inches 
 | 
  | 
 
Spread - Inches 
 | 
| 
 | 
  | 
 
Bloom/Seasonal Color White 
 | 
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Characteristics & Attributes
Hydrologic Designation
 | 
Nature Attracting
 | 
Root
 | 
Season of Interest
| • | 
	Late (July-frost) | 
 
| • | 
	Mid (May-June) | 
 
 
 
 | 
Soil Moisture
 | 
Special Uses
 | 
Sun Exposure
 | 
USFS MO Ecological Map
 | 
Wildlife Benefit
 |