Water Milfoil ‘Dragonfly’
Myriophyllum crispatum ‘Dragonfly’ – Colourful Native Aquatic Plant for Ponds and Water Gardens
Myriophyllum crispatum ‘Dragonfly’ is a striking Australian native aquatic plant selected for its soft, finely divided foliage and attractive pink to bronze new growth. The delicate, feathery leaves create beautiful movement in ponds, water features and wetlands while providing valuable habitat for fish, frogs and beneficial aquatic insects. Easy to grow and naturally filtering, ‘Dragonfly’ is ideal for creating vibrant, healthy water gardens with year-round interest.
Perfect for ornamental ponds, wildlife gardens and natural wetlands, this hardy aquatic plant brings colour, texture and ecological benefits with very little maintenance.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Myriophyllum crispatum ‘Dragonfly’ |
| Common Name | Dragonfly Curled Water Milfoil |
| Plant Type | Australian native aquatic perennial |
| Height | 20–60cm (depending on water depth) |
| Width | Spreads naturally through submerged stems |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Water Requirements | Shallow water or permanently wet soils |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to fast |
| Frost Tolerance | Moderate |
| Best Uses | Ponds, water gardens, wetlands, frog habitats, natural filtration, aquatic landscaping |
Why You’ll Love It
| Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Colourful new growth | Fresh pink and bronze foliage adds extra visual appeal. |
| Native wildlife habitat | Supports frogs, fish and beneficial aquatic insects. |
| Improves water quality | Helps oxygenate water and absorb excess nutrients. |
| Soft, feathery foliage | Creates natural movement and texture in water features. |
| Low maintenance | Thrives with minimal care once established. |
| Ideal for ponds | Perfect for ornamental ponds, wetlands and native aquatic landscapes. |
Bring vibrant colour and healthy biodiversity to your pond with Myriophyllum ‘Dragonfly’, the perfect native aquatic performer.
