Cardinal Plant
Lobelia cardinalis
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateModerate
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Baby Tears Comparison Guides
Use these comparisons when you like the job Baby Tears does in the scape but want to weigh it against other plants with a similar role, shape, or care profile.
PlacementMidground
LightModerate
DifficultyBeginner
FlowModerate (Standard)
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Pearl Weed
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Background
IntermediateHigh
Stargrass
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Stem Plant
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Background
IntermediateModerate
Water Primrose
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Stem Plant
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Background
BeginnerModerate
Water Violet
Hottonia palustris
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateModerate
Cylindric Ludwigia
Ludwigia glandulosa
Stem Plant
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Background
AdvancedHigh
Golden Nesaea
Nesaea crassicaulis
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
AdvancedHigh
Tonina
Tonina fluviatilis
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
AdvancedHigh
Tornado Ludwigia
Ludwigia inclinata
Stem Plant
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Background
AdvancedHigh
Water Hedge
Didiplis diandra
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
AdvancedHigh
Bog Moss
Mayaca fluviatilis
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateHigh
Moneywort
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Stem Plant
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Background
BeginnerModerate