Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrocharitaceae

Genus:

Hydrocharis

Species:

Hydrocharis laevigata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: California, Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, water-retentive soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in still or slow-moving freshwater bodies.