Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Enydra

Species:

Enydra sessilis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moisture-retentive loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and marshy areas