Pondweed

Potamogeton × faxonii

Pondweed

Taxonomy

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

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, Brown

Native Range

United States: Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Canada: Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-rich, silty or clayey soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Common in freshwater habitats like ponds and slow-moving streams