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Wire Weed

Amphibolis antarctica, Cymodoceaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

7.8 – 8.3

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common Club-rushSchoenoplectus lacustris
Nutrient Accumulation
Needle RushJuncus roemerianus
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Seaside BrookweedSamolus valerandi
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Southern WaternymphNajas guadalupensis

Submerged aquatic plants compete for light and dissolved nutrients in aquatic systems

Uses

Functions

Carbon SequestrationCoastal ProtectionHabitat CreationWater Filtration

Common Questions

What zones does Wire Weed grow in?

Wire Weed grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Wire Weed?

Good companions for Wire Weed include Common Club-rush, Needle Rush, Seaside Brookweed.

Design guilds with Wire Weed and see companion relationships visually.

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