Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrocharitaceae

Genus:

Thalassia

Species:

Thalassia testudinum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Green

Native Range

United States: Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-rich marine sediment

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shallow coastal waters