While native in Florida, this species is invasive in other areas, especially the Pacific Northwest. Aquatic species with floating leaves and flowers. Spreads in appropriate water bodies.

In the opinion of this author, this species has a weedy look.  Occurs throughout Florida but is more frequent in flatwoods pond settings and small floodplains than in areas of sandy ridges. Clump forming, suitable for planting toward the back of a moist wildflower garden.