Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrocharitaceae

Genus:

Elodea

Species:

Elodea nuttallii

USDA Symbol:

ELNU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, fish, aquatic invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged sediment

pH:

6.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in slow-moving or still freshwater bodies

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Primarily reproduces vegetatively via stem fragments; seed production and germination rarely documented in the wild.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI