oxygenator
Parrot feather (Myriophyllum Brasiliensis)
- Hardiness: 5-11
- Height: 6″ – 12″
- Foliage: Small leaves in whorls; aerial foliage have a deeper blue-green color, red stems
- Comments: Often used in aquariums as an oxygenator; submerged plant but will root and develop aerial foliage in shallow water;
- obtains nutrients directly from water; soil planting not necessary
- The larger variety Myriophyllum Aquaticum can become invasive and is being removed from many suppliers availability list.