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Kendall County (IL) Forest Preserve District Water Chickweed The non-native (European) Water Chickweed is
uncommon in our area. It prefers full sun to light shade, wet to moist
conditions, and fertile soil that is loamy or silty. Habitats
include wet to moist areas along streams, meadows and roadside ditches. This perennial
is 1–2½' tall, branching occasionally with erect or spreading hairy stems.
The opposite leaves are up to 2" long and 1" across. Single flowers
may develop from the leaf axils of the upper stems, while the remaining
flowers occur in small clusters at the end of stems. Each flower is about
½" across with 10 (usually) white petals.
Water Chickweed along Fox River September 17, 2013
Water Chickweed along Fox River September 17, 2013
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