Crested Floatingheart
Nymphoides cristata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
6"–12" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
FL
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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