Pondweed

Potamogeton × cognatus

Native to:
Baltic States, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Russia, Sweden

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Potamogetonaceae
Genus:
Potamogeton
Species:
Potamogeton × cognatus
USDA Symbol:
POCO29

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-rich, silty or sandy substrate
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
typically found in freshwater environments like ponds and slow-moving streams