Spiral Ditchgrass
Ruppia cirrhosa
- Native to:
- Albania, Aleutian Is., Algeria, Argentina, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Is., China, Corse, Cyprus, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kriti, Krym, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Libya, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States, Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ruppiaceae
- Genus:
- Ruppia
- Species:
- Ruppia cirrhosa
- USDA Symbol:
- RUCI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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