Needleleaf Waternymph

Najas filifolia

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus:
Najas
Species:
Najas filifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Green, Purple, Brown

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
silty, nutrient-rich, aquatic environment
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Typically found in freshwater habitats