Rainbow Water parsley (Oeanthe Javanica) with floating ring

Perennial
Position - Full sun  to part shade
Flowers - small white flowers
Submersible - To a depth of 5cm-15cm
Foliage -  Produced above water
Origin - South East Asia
Grows - to 30cm (width) and 60cm (high)
Cover - Great Surface cover when grown with our floating pond plant ring
Oxygenator - No
Edible  - Yes

Rainbow water parsley adds great flavour and colour when added to salads! This pond plant rich in many vitamins, particularly vitamin K, which is needed for blood clotting and bone health. It's a great source of vitamins A and C (supports immune health).

Parsley is particularly rich in flavonoid antioxidants and vitamin C, which reduce oxidative stress in your body and may lower your risk of certain cancers.

Apigenin, a flavonoid, is found in numerous vegetables and herbal spices such as parsley, celery, basil, chamomile, cilantro, and oregano. Extensive research has demonstrated that plant flavonoids, including apigenin, play a significant role in reducing the risk of cancer development and have been the subject of widespread investigation for their potential in chemoprevention.

Rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, and tocopherol, water parsley can be used to make a herbal tea using either fresh or dried leaves.

Easy to grow in our floating pond plant ring, rainbow water parsely is a worthy addition to any pond or water garden.