American Eelgrass
Vallisneria americana
- Native to:
- Canada, United States, Virgin Islands
Samuel A Schmid
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hydrocharitaceae
- Genus:
- Vallisneria
- Species:
- Vallisneria americana
- USDA Symbol:
- VAAM3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Parapoynx obscuralis
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, silty or sandy substrate
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist to submerged
- Notes:
- commonly found in freshwater habitats like rivers and lakes
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds are collected from green pods in early fall. Vegetative propagation also possible by breaking small plantlets/rosettes off the end of stock plant stolons at any time of the year.
Source: npn.rngr.net