Grassleaf Mudplantain
Heteranthera dubia
- Native to:
- Canada, Cuba, Guam, Guatemala, Mexico, United States, Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Pontederiaceae
- Genus:
- Heteranthera
- Species:
- Heteranthera dubia
- USDA Symbol:
- HEDU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl
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.
Propagation & Germination
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