Alisma subcordatum, PA Ecotype
Mud Plantain, PA Ecotype
Grows quickly in early spring; produces seed in the fall; ideal for vernal pools; provides food for pheasants and waterfowl.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ALISUB03
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Grasses & Grass-like Species, Stormwater Management, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: Single-crown; produces seed in the fall.
Habitat: Marshes, stream sides, muddy shores, pond margins, shallow water.
Bloom Period: Late July to late August
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 3.3 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 8 in
pH: 5.0 – 7.0
Pollinator Value: Low
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: OBL
Midwest: OBL
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: OBL
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: No
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 825,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.5% and not more than 1.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine