Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Callitriche

Species:

Callitriche longipedunculata

USDA Symbol:

CALO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

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:

moist, nutrient-rich, silty soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments