Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Typhaceae

Genus:

Sparganium

Species:

Sparganium americanum

USDA Symbol:

SPAM

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, muskrats, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, water-retentive soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetlands and marshy areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold-moist stratification and germinate best when submerged or in saturated soil conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI