Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Cladium

Species:

Cladium colocasia

USDA Symbol:

CLCO7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

brown, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates fire; resprouts from rhizomes after burning.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

wet, nutrient-rich, organic soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in marshy or swampy areas