Upright Water Milfoil (Myriophyllum crispatum)with floating ring

Upright Water Milfoil is an Australian native perennial pond plant that combines attractive growth with important benefits for a healthy water garden. Growing to approximately 5–20cm high and 15–60cm wide, it is well suited to shallow areas of the pond and can grow in both part shade and full sun.

This versatile aquatic plant can produce foliage above and below the water surface and acts as an oxygenating pond plant. Its dense growth provides valuable shelter and cover for frogs, newly hatched fish and tadpoles, while its nutrient uptake can help support a balanced pond ecosystem.

Why you'll love Upright Water Milfoil

• Australian native pond plant
• Easy-to-grow perennial
• Suitable for part shade through to full sun
• Produces attractive yellow flowers
• Can grow above and below the water surface
• Suitable for water up to approximately 20cm deep
• Acts as an oxygenating pond plant
• Provides shelter and cover for frogs, fish and tadpoles
• Helps absorb nutrients from pond water
• Excellent choice for wildlife-friendly ponds
• Ideal for shallow areas of the water garden

Where to grow Upright Water Milfoil

Upright Water Milfoil grows well in part shade through to full sun and can be planted in water up to approximately 20cm deep.

Its foliage can grow both below the water surface and above the water line, making it a versatile choice for shallow pond areas and water gardens where you want to provide both plant cover and habitat for pond life.

A great pond plant for wildlife

If you're creating a pond that encourages frogs and other aquatic wildlife, Upright Water Milfoil is an excellent choice.

Its growth provides shelter and cover for frogs, newly hatched fish and tadpoles, giving young pond inhabitants somewhere to hide and seek protection.

The dense foliage can also add structure and natural habitat to your pond while helping create a more established-looking water garden.

Upright Water Milfoil and pond water quality

Upright Water Milfoil is also useful for absorbing nutrients from pond water as it grows. Managing excess nutrients is an important part of maintaining a healthy pond, as high nutrient levels can encourage unwanted algae growth.

Combined with its ability to oxygenate the water and provide habitat, this makes Upright Water Milfoil a particularly useful multi-purpose pond plant.

Upright Water Milfoil Plant Information

Plant type: Perennial aquatic pond plant
Origin: Australia
Position: Part shade to full sun
Flowers: Yellow
Water depth: Up to approximately 20cm
Height: Approximately 5–20cm
Width: Approximately 15–60cm
Foliage: Can grow above and below the water line
Oxygenating: Yes
Best for: Wildlife ponds, shallow water, frog habitat, fish and tadpole cover and nutrient uptake

Add Upright Water Milfoil to your pond

Our pond plants are supplied ready to make adding aquatic plants to your water garden simple. Position Upright Water Milfoil in a suitable shallow area of your pond and allow it to establish and spread.

For a healthier, more wildlife-friendly pond, combine it with a selection of flowering, floating, oxygenating and habitat pond plants.

Looking for more pond plants? Explore our range of Pond Plants Online and create a diverse water garden that looks beautiful while providing habitat for pond life.