Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Potamogeton

Species:

Potamogeton spirillus

USDA Symbol:

POSP3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or sandy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shallow freshwater habitats