Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zosteraceae

Genus:

Zostera

Species:

Zostera marina

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Native Range

United States: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, submerged sediment

pH:

5.5 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently submerged

Notes:

thrives in saline, coastal marine environments