Water Pennywort

Common Name: Water Pennywort

Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle vulgaris

Zone: 7–9

Flower: Small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers

Flower Timing: Summer

Mature Height (ft): 0.1–0.3 ft

Mature Spread (ft): 1–3 ft (spreading via creeping stems)

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Type: Semi-aquatic perennial groundcover

Preferred Environment: Moist to wet soils, pond edges, bogs, and marshes

Special Features: Round, scalloped leaves resembling coins; excellent for groundcover in wet areas; spreads easily; good for erosion control and water gardens