Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Potamogeton

Species:

Potamogeton foliosus

USDA Symbol:

POFO3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, fish, aquatic invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

silt or clay in aquatic environments

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist to submerged

Notes:

commonly found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when submerged in water; tubers and stem fragments also propagate readily.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI