Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ruppiaceae

Genus:

Ruppia

Species:

Ruppia cirrhosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, saline soil

pH:

7.0 - 9.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Common in brackish and saline waters