Pondweed

Potamogeton hagstroemii

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Potamogetonaceae
Genus:
Potamogeton
Species:
Potamogeton hagstroemii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
Green

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-rich, silty, aquatic substrate
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Typically found in freshwater habitats like ponds and slow-moving streams.