Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Haloragaceae

Genus:

Myriophyllum

Species:

Myriophyllum quitense

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia, Prince Edward Island

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, water-retentive soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and aquatic environments