Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zosteraceae

Genus:

Phyllospadix

Species:

Phyllospadix serrulatus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

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 along rocky coastlines