Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zosteraceae

Genus:

Zostera

Species:

Zostera japonica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-rich, well-drained

pH:

6.5 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in intertidal zones and estuaries