Canadian Waterweed

Scientific Name: Elodea canadensis Michx.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Alismatidae / Hydrocharitales / Hydrocharitaceae / Elodea Michx./ Elodea canadensis Michx.

Canadian Waterweed
General Information
Usda SymbolELCA7
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsELCA7

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Canadian Waterweed is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.8
pH, Minimum4.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim19000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim11000
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum12
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)0
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

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