Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cymodoceaceae

Genus:

Halodule

Species:

Halodule wrightii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor marine sediment

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shallow coastal waters