Red Stem Milfoil

Myriophyllum mattogrossense, Haloragaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Brazilian Water PoppyHydrocleys martii

Pollinator Sharing

Worm-root LudwigiaLudwigia helminthorrhiza

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Dwarf RotalaRotala rotundifolia

Both fine-leaved aquatic plants compete for similar underwater light and space resources

Giant VallisneriaVallisneria gigantea

Myriophyllum species release allelopathic compounds and compete aggressively for light with other submerged plants like Vallisneria

Leafy PondweedPotamogeton foliosus

Milfoil species are known to produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit other submerged aquatic plants including pondweeds

Illinois PondweedPotamogeton illinoensis

Red stem milfoil allelopathic compounds can suppress growth of native pondweed species

Amazon Sword PlantEchinodorus amazonicus

Milfoil allelopathic compounds and rapid growth can inhibit sword plant establishment and growth

Spiny HornwortCeratophyllum echinatum

Both produce allelopathic compounds and compete aggressively for light and nutrients in submerged habitats

Horned PondweedZannichellia palustris

Milfoil allelopathic compounds can suppress the growth of other submerged aquatic plants including horned pondweed

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationOxygenationNutrient UptakeHabitat

Common Questions

What zones does Red Stem Milfoil grow in?

Red Stem Milfoil grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Red Stem Milfoil?

Good companions for Red Stem Milfoil include Brazilian Water Poppy, Worm-root Ludwigia.

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