Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Salviniaceae

Genus:

Azolla

Species:

Azolla pinnata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, North Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, waterlogged soil

pH:

4.5 - 7.0 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in still or slow-moving freshwater bodies.