Echinodorus cordifolius (Creeping Burhead or Burhead) is a striking aquatic perennial native to the southern United States, valued for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves and elegant spikes of white flowers. Growing along pond margins, marshes, and shallow water, it produces clusters of delicate blooms with yellow centers that rise above the foliage throughout the warm season. Its lush foliage provides cover for aquatic wildlife while helping soften the edges of ponds and water gardens. With its bold leaves and adaptability to wet conditions, Creeping Burhead adds both structure and natural beauty to aquatic landscapes.

Scientific Name: Echinodorus cordifolius

Origin: Southern United States, including Texas

Native Habitat: Marshes, pond margins, shallow water, ditches

Height: 2–4 ft

Spread: 2–3 ft (spreads by rhizomes)

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water: Wet to Shallow Water

USDA Zones: 8–11

Bloom: July to September