This aquatic perennial herb has upright mid green lanced-shaped leaves and forms a clumping habit. The small cup-shaped yellow flowers appear in a tall branched spike during summer and the plant is commonly seen around fresh water ponds.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Philydrum lanuginosumis naturally found from Papua New Guinea to south-east Asia and grows in Australia from Western Australia to the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales and extending to Victoria.

It appears in shallow ponds or on damp soil and prefers an open sunny position and is slightly frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Woolly Frogmouth is grown for its flowers and its reed-like appearance. It is planted in and around water features or used in tropical settings and is suitable for small gardens. It is also planted along creeks or in damp positions in the garden establishing from division in 1 to 2 years and grows on the coast or inland. ID 2538

Philydrum(fil-ee-DRUM) lanuginosum(lan-yoo-GIN-o-sum)

Philydraceae(FIL-ee-DRAY-see-ee)