Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zosteraceae

Genus:

Phyllospadix

Species:

Phyllospadix torreyi

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Native Range

United States: California, 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:

found in intertidal zones, often submerged