Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ceratophyllaceae

Genus:

Ceratophyllum

Species:

Ceratophyllum echinatum

USDA Symbol:

CEEC2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, fish

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or clayey substrate

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in still or slow-moving freshwater bodies