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Snailseed pondweed

Potamogeton spirillus, Potamogetonaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Yellow Water CrowfootRanunculus flabellaris
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Stalked Water HorehoundLycopus rubellus
Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Northern Water MilfoilMyriophyllum sibiricum

Dense watermilfoil stands create low-light conditions underwater that inhibit smaller pondweed species

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationHabitat CreationOxygen ProductionNutrient CyclingAlgae Control

Common Questions

What zones does Snailseed pondweed grow in?

Snailseed pondweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Snailseed pondweed?

Good companions for Snailseed pondweed include Yellow Water Crowfoot, Stalked Water Horehound.

Design guilds with Snailseed pondweed and see companion relationships visually.

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