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Ceratophyllum Species, Coontail, Soft Hornwort, Tropical Hornwort

Ceratophyllumsubmersum

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Genus
Ceratophyllum (ser-at-oh-FILL-um)
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Species
submersum (sub-MER-sum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

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Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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