Grassleaf Mudplantain
Heteranthera dubia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Pontederiaceae
- Genus:
- Heteranthera
- Species:
- Heteranthera dubia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- silty, nutrient-rich, poorly-drained
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in shallow water or muddy substrates.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Water stargrass is a freshwater perennial submerged aquatic that grows throughout most of the United States in streams and quiet bodies of water. It will tolerate up to 5 parts per thousand salinity. The species tends to grow in clay and mud soils, but has also been documented growing in gravelly sediment. Flowers are produced year-round under supplemental lighting.
Source: npn.rngr.net