Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrocharitaceae

Genus:

Halophila

Species:

Halophila hawaiiana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

Green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Guam, Hawaii, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor marine sediment

pH:

7.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

adapted to underwater marine environments