Hornleaf Riverweed
Podostemum ceratophyllum
- Native to:
- Canada, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Prince Edward I., United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Podostemaceae
- Genus:
- Podostemum
- Species:
- Podostemum ceratophyllum
- USDA Symbol:
- POCE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- fish, aquatic invertebrates, waterfowl
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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