Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Menyanthaceae

Genus:

Nymphoides

Species:

Nymphoides aquatica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in slow-moving or still water bodies