Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Orontium

Species:

Orontium aquaticum

USDA Symbol:

ORAQ

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, ducks

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in marshes and ponds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds require constant moisture and should not dry out. Best sown fresh in fall or cold-stratified; germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI