Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pontederiaceae

Genus:

Heteranthera

Species:

Heteranthera mexicana

USDA Symbol:

HEME6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shallow water or wetland edges