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Powdery Thalia

Thalia dealbata

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Powdery Thalia (Thalia dealbata)

Powdery Thalia is a dramatic native aquatic plant of the southeastern United States, growing 5–10 feet tall with large, cannas-like leaves covered in a whitish, powdery bloom. It produces tall spikes of small violet flowers in summer. Found in shallow ponds, ditches, and marshes from South Carolina to Texas, it is one of the most architecturally impressive native aquatic plants. Powdery Thalia provides important cover for waterfowl and is increasingly used in constructed wetland treatment systems.

Habitat
Found in shallow ponds, marshes, and ditches in the southeastern United States.
Diet
Provides cover for waterfowl and marsh birds; flowers visited by large bees.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Powdery Thalia

The best time to see a Powdery Thalia is April–July, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,081 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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