Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aponogetonaceae

Genus:

Aponogeton

Species:

Aponogeton distachyos

USDA Symbol:

APDI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, aquatic insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in shallow water or moist soil; submerged sowing preferred at 15-20°C.