Watershield
Brasenia schreberi
- Native to:
- Angola, Australia, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cabombaceae
- Genus:
- Brasenia
- Species:
- Brasenia schreberi
- USDA Symbol:
- BRSC
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates, turtles
- 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 ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require submersion in water and cool temperatures. Germination is often slow and erratic; vegetative propagation is more reliable.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI