Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Potamogeton

Species:

Potamogeton friesii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Green, Brown

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or sandy substrate

pH:

6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in still or slow-moving waters