Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Stuckenia

Species:

Stuckenia striata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

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: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or sandy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in freshwater habitats like ponds and slow-moving streams