Waterthread Pondweed

Potamogeton diversifolius

Native to:
Cuba, Mexico, United States
Waterthread Pondweed

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Potamogetonaceae
Genus:
Potamogeton
Species:
Potamogeton diversifolius
USDA Symbol:
PODI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, fish
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: Seeds were cold stratified for 150 days

Source: npn.rngr.net