Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Podostemaceae

Genus:

Podostemum

Species:

Podostemum ceratophyllum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, aug

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

gravelly, nutrient-rich, well-drained

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in fast-flowing streams and rivers