Aquatic perennialPerennialModerate

Burhead

Echinodorus berteroi

Family: Alismataceae

Burhead grows in full sun and prefers wet mud or shallow water. Water needs: High.

Burhead Plant Guide

Burhead growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet mud or shallow water with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Burhead as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.

Plant Overview

Burhead (Echinodorus berteroi) is listed in the Alismataceae family and categorized as a aquatic perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-2605
Family
Alismataceae
Plant type
Aquatic perennial
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Burhead is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet mud or shallow water. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-11.

Hardiness zones
7-11
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Wet mud or shallow water
Soil pH
6.0-8.0
Water needs
High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.