About
A submerged perennial with thread-like submerged leaves and insignificant submerged flowers in summer; useful oxygenator.
About the genus
Potamogeton can be marginal or deep water aquatic perennials, with translucent submerged and leathery floating leaves, and small spikes of inconspicuous flowers held below or just above water level
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAquatic
HabitSubmerged
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPonds, water features, bog gardens.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in baskets of sandy loam in the bottom mud of the pond, in full sun or partial shade. See pond plants for further advice
PruningThin on a regular basis to keep in check
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings from mid spring to early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free