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It tends to sulk if smothered by fast spreaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mud, sandy loam, or aquatic compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow margins or saturated mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompetition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep taller, vigorous plants back so it gets light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Split small clumps in spring or move rooted runners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt often looks best when planted in small groups in open mud between stones or basket rims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is ideal for bog gardens with a shallow water zone or a permanently wet shelf. 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