Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Potamogeton

Species:

Potamogeton ×absconditus

USDA Symbol:

POAB6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, fish

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty, submerged soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist to submerged

Notes:

Commonly found in freshwater habitats like ponds and slow-moving streams.