Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Posidoniaceae

Genus:

Posidonia

Species:

Posidonia oceanica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained

pH:

7.5 - 8.5 (slightly alkaline to alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in marine environments, not terrestrial soil.