Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pontederiaceae

Genus:

Heteranthera

Species:

Heteranthera multiflora

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

White, Blue, Purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetlands and marshes