PatternBaseSlender Naiad
Najas minor, Hydrocharitaceae
Zones
4–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Spiny HornwortCeratophyllum echinatum
Ceratophyllum produces allelopathic compounds and competes with other submerged plants for dissolved nutrients
Brazilian WatermilfoilMyriophyllum brasilienseBrazilian Watermilfoil forms dense mats that shade and potentially release allelopathic compounds affecting Slender Naiad
Gibbous DuckweedLemna gibbaGibbous Duckweed's surface coverage reduces light availability for submerged Slender Naiad
Uses
Functions
Water FiltrationOxygenationHabitat CreationNutrient Cycling
Common Questions
What zones does Slender Naiad grow in?
Slender Naiad grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Slender Naiad?
Good companions for Slender Naiad include Widgeon Grass.
Design guilds with Slender Naiad and see companion relationships visually.
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