Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Potamogeton

Species:

Potamogeton floridanus

USDA Symbol:

POFL5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

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