Robbins' Pondweed

Potamogeton robbinsii

Native to:
Aleutian Is., Canada, Prince Edward I., United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Potamogetonaceae
Genus:
Potamogeton
Species:
Potamogeton robbinsii
USDA Symbol:
PORO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, fish
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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:
commonly found in still or slow-moving waters

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Notes:
Primarily spreads vegetatively; seed germination is irregular and poorly documented.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: Claude AI