Pondweed

Potamogeton × mysticus

Pondweed

Nathaniel Lord Britton & Addison Brown

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
6-8 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
Green

Native Range

United States: Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, Vermont

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
nutrient-rich, silty or clayey
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Commonly found in slow-moving or still waters.