Parrot feather is a perennial plant. As the water warms in the spring, parrot feather begins to flourish. Most plants flower in the spring; however, some also flower in the fall. Flowers of this plant are very small and white in color.
No pond is complete unless it contains Parrots feather. It will add oxygen to the water and help fight off algae growth by consuming all of the excess nutrients. They also provide a spawning area for the fish and providing a hiding spot for baby fry.
Almost all plants of this species are female, in fact there are no male plants found outside of South America. Parrot feather reproduces asexually. New plants grow from fragments of already rooted plants.