Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Marsileaceae

Genus:

Pilularia

Species:

Pilularia americana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, water-retentive soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in shallow water or wetland areas.

Germination Information