Sago Pondweed

Stuckenia pectinata

Native to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Aleutian Is., Algeria, Angola, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Caprivi Strip, Central American Pacific Is., Chile, China, Colombia, Corse, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Galápagos, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Gulf States, Hainan, Haiti, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizstan, Korea, Kriti, Krym, Kuril Is., Lebanon-Syria, Lesser Sunda Is., Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panamá, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Prince Edward I., Réunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Socotra, Solomon Is., South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan-

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Potamogetonaceae
Genus:
Stuckenia
Species:
Stuckenia pectinata
USDA Symbol:
STPE15

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
silty, nutrient-rich, submerged soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist to submerged
Notes:
Common in freshwater and brackish water bodies

Propagation & Germination

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

Source: Claude AI