Cinnamonspot Pondweed
Potamogeton polygonifolius
- Native to:
- Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia
Amédée Masclef (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Potamogetonaceae
- Genus:
- Potamogeton
- Species:
- Potamogeton polygonifolius
- USDA Symbol:
- POOB4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- peaty, nutrient-rich, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in acidic bogs and marshes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best when submerged in shallow water. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI