How much sun does Crested Floatingheart need?

Crested Floatingheart grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Crested Floatingheart bloom?

Crested Floatingheart blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Crested Floatingheart native?

Crested Floatingheart (Nymphoides cristata) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Crested Floatingheart HOA-friendly?

Crested Floatingheart takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Crested Floatingheart

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Nymphoides cristata

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Crested Floatingheart (Nymphoides cristata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

high

Size

6"–12" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

Native alternatives to Crested Floatingheart

Crested Floatingheart is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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Crested floatingheart is an aquatic perennial with small heart-shaped leaves that float on water surfaces. It produces delicate white flowers with fringed petals from summer through early fall. This plant requires standing water or bog conditions to thrive.

In an HOA neighborhood

Crested Floatingheart takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Requires pond or water feature
Very specialized growing conditions
May appear unkempt without proper aquatic setting

Wildlife value

Limited pollinator information is available, though the flowers likely attract small aquatic insects and flies. The floating leaves may provide shelter for small aquatic creatures.

Common questions

How much sun does Crested Floatingheart need?: Crested Floatingheart grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Crested Floatingheart bloom?: Crested Floatingheart blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Crested Floatingheart native?: Crested Floatingheart (Nymphoides cristata) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Crested Floatingheart HOA-friendly?: Crested Floatingheart takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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