Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Wolffiella

Species:

Wolffiella oblonga

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or clayey substrate

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in slow-moving or stagnant water bodies.