Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Typhaceae

Genus:

Sparganium

Species:

Sparganium fluctuans

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Green, Brown

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or sandy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in shallow water bodies