An outstanding oxygenator. It will form thickets by branching and running through the substrate. If allowed to grow out of the aquarium it will reward the aquarist with bright blue flowers and foliage that is scented like peaches, a scent it will retain when the foliage has dried. It grows well in strong light with moderate feeding and pruning. For the aquarist, this is one of the plants that make water gardening worthwhile.
Leaves are bright green, large, and showy.
They are deeply incised on their margins and, in the extreme case, have an almost ferny appearance. In the proper setting, they are easy to grow and can be quite beautiful. For the pond keeper, this is one of the nicest plants to have on the edge of a pond or in a pool or stream. It mounds up, covers edges, blooms constantly, and creates a nice texture. Emersed leaves are light to med.