Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrocharitaceae

Genus:

Najas

Species:

Najas wrightiana

USDA Symbol:

NAWR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, fish

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or sandy substrate

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in freshwater habitats like ponds and slow-moving streams.