Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Haloragaceae

Genus:

Myriophyllum

Species:

Myriophyllum hippuroides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Native Range

United States: California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, water-retentive soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetland areas and shallow waters