Eelgrass
Vallisneria nana
- Native to:
- Australia, Cambodia, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hydrocharitaceae
- Genus:
- Vallisneria
- Species:
- Vallisneria nana
- USDA Symbol:
- VAGI
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- fish, waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-rich, well-drained
- pH:
- 6.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates moderate drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in freshwater streams and rivers
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI