Southern Waternymph (Guadalupensis)
The
Southern Waternymph (Guadalupensis) is generally described as
an annual forb/herb.
This
is
native to the U.S. (United States)
has its most active growth period in the
summer .
The greatest bloom is usually observed in the
summer,
with fruit and seed production starting in the
summer and continuing until
fall.
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Southern Waternymph (Guadalupensis) has a
short life span relative to most other plant species and a
moderate growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Southern Waternymph (Guadalupensis) will reach up to
1 foot high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
0 inches.
The
Southern Waternymph (Guadalupensis) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by
sprigs.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
-36°F.
has
none tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category |
|
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| General Type |
Forb/herb |
| Growth Period |
Summer |
| Growth Duration |
Annual |
| Lifespan |
Short |
| Plant Nativity |
Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability |
No Known Source |
| Bloom Period |
Summer |
| Displays Fall Colors |
No |
| Shape/Growth Form |
Single Crown |
| Drought Tolerance |
None |
| Shade Tolerance |
Intolerant |
| Height When Mature |
1 |
| Vegetative Spread |
Rapid |
| Flower Color |
Green |
| Flower Conspicuousness |
No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance |
Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality |
Summer Fall |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) |
Sprigs |
| Moisture Requirements |
High |
| Cold Stratification Required |
No |
| Minimum Temperature |
-36 |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
2 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants |
No |
| Toxic to Livestock |
No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability |
No |
| Responds to Coppicing |
No |
| pH Range |
5.2–10 pH |
| Precipitation Range |
0–0 inches/yr |
| Planting Density |
692–2728 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures |
Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
2 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days |
130 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance |
Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
| Leaf Retention |
No |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
can be found in
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, PR, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
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