Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Haloragaceae

Genus:

Proserpinaca

Species:

Proserpinaca × intermedia

USDA Symbol:

PRIN2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers wetland or aquatic environments