Water Pygmyweed
Crassula aquatica
- Native to:
- Austria, Baltic States, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Prince Edward I., Russia, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Crassula
- Species:
- Crassula aquatica
- USDA Symbol:
- CRAQ
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in tidal marshes and saline environments