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Longleaf Pondweed

Potamogeton nodosus, Potamogetonaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

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

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Clammy Hedge-hyssopGratiola neglecta
Beneficial Insect Habitat
WatershieldBrasenia schreberi
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Large-leaf PondweedPotamogeton amplifolius

Related pondweed species compete for similar aquatic growing conditions and nutrient uptake

Floating Bur-reedSparganium natans

Aquatic plants compete for light penetration and benthic growing space

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationOxygen ProductionHabitat CreationNutrient Cycling

Edible Parts

TubersSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Longleaf Pondweed grow in?

Longleaf Pondweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Longleaf Pondweed?

Good companions for Longleaf Pondweed include Clammy Hedge-hyssop, Watershield.

Design guilds with Longleaf Pondweed and see companion relationships visually.

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