Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zosteraceae

Genus:

Phyllospadix

Species:

Phyllospadix scouleri

USDA Symbol:

PHSC2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

fish, invertebrates, sea otters, waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained

pH:

6.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in intertidal zones on rocky substrates

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds germinate underwater; require marine substrate and specific hydrodynamic conditions for establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI