Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Potamogeton

Species:

Potamogeton × faxonii

USDA Symbol:

POFA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

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