Hill's Pondweed

Potamogeton hillii

Native to:
Canada, United States
Hill's Pondweed

Nathaniel Lord Britton & Addison Brown

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Potamogetonaceae
Genus:
Potamogeton
Species:
Potamogeton hillii
USDA Symbol:
POHI4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, fish
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-rich, silty or clayey substrate
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Typically found in slow-moving waters

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI