Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Potamogeton

Species:

Potamogeton floridanus

USDA Symbol:

POFL5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, fish

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI