Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrocharitaceae

Genus:

Elodea

Species:

Elodea densa

USDA Symbol:

EGDE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or sandy substrate

pH:

6.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in slow-moving freshwater bodies