Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Hippuris

Species:

Hippuris montana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Washington, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetland areas

Germination Information