Dwarf Eelgrass
Zostera japonica
- Native to:
- China, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Nansei-shoto, Russia, Taiwan, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Zosteraceae
- Genus:
- Zostera
- Species:
- Zostera japonica
- USDA Symbol:
- NAJA5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish, invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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