Lagarosiphon Species, African Elodea, Curly Waterweed, Oxygen Weed, South African Oxygen Weed
Lagarosiphon major
| Family: | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Genus: | Lagarosiphon (lay-gar-oh-SY-fon) (Info) |
| Species: | major (MAY-jor) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Lagarosiphon muscoides var. major |
Category:
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements:
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Pink
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
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Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Negative | On Jan 29, 2008, burtle from Tifton, GA wrote: African elodea is one of those plants that will cost the U.S. property owners millions of dollars to control once it is released into nature. You listing of this plant should carry stong disclaimer statements or you should not list it at all. As you have it listed you seem to be encouraging people to try to grow it. After 32 years of battling aquatic weeds in the U.S. , I wonder why your organization has not been served with a regulatory agency warning or fine. |
| Negative | On Dec 19, 2006, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: African Elodea, Oxygen Weed, Curly Water Thyme, Curly Waterweed Lagarosiphon major is naturalized in Texas and other States is considered an invasive noxious plant and is prohibited in Texas. |
| Negative | On Nov 25, 2004, caron from Woodland Park, CO (Zone 4b) wrote: U. S. FEDERALLY LISTED NOXIOUS WEED. |
