Creeping Burhead
Aquarius cordifolius
- Native to:
- Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Mexico, United States, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © cherrielee (iNaturalist #93851320)
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:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
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 germinate after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil.