Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Menyanthaceae

Genus:

Nephrophyllidium

Species:

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli

USDA Symbol:

NECR2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI