Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Haloragaceae

Genus:

Proserpinaca

Species:

Proserpinaca pectinata

USDA Symbol:

PRPE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Fall Color:

red, bronze

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, wet, organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in marshes and wetlands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when submerged or in saturated soil conditions; light may improve germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI