This species is listed as invasive in parts of the world where it is not native. Water garden, planting of surface water management pond. Often used as an aquarium plant.

This forms clumps but does not form large clones, which means it will not take over a garden. Wildflower garden

Specimen plant, screen plantings, sometimes with unusual or weeping form.

Depending on the weather, this may be either an annual or perennial in Florida. Informal gardens in wet sites.