Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Alismataceae

Genus:

Aquarius

Species:

Aquarius cordifolius

USDA Symbol:

ECCO3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pale blue, lavender

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, moths, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Notes:

Species information is not well-documented.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover with soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI