Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Potamogeton

Species:

Potamogeton mirabilis

USDA Symbol:

POMI3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

silty or sandy, nutrient-rich substrate

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in slow-moving or still water bodies