Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Callitriche

Species:

Callitriche fassettii

USDA Symbol:

CAFA3

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

wet, nutrient-rich, silty or clay soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shallow freshwater habitats

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require wet, muddy substrate and cool temperatures. Germination is often slow and erratic in cultivation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI