Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Callitriche

Species:

Callitriche trochlearis

USDA Symbol:

CATR2

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:

silty, nutrient-rich, waterlogged soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in slow-moving or stagnant water bodies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold-moist stratification and submersion or very wet conditions for germination. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI