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Giant Burhead (Echinodorus paniculatus)
Aquatic perennialPerennialModerate

Giant Burhead

Echinodorus paniculatus

Family: Alismataceae

Giant Burhead grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers wet rich soil. Water needs: High.

Giant Burhead Plant Guide

Giant Burhead growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Wet rich soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Giant 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

Giant Burhead (Echinodorus paniculatus) 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-2606
Family
Alismataceae
Plant type
Aquatic perennial
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Giant Burhead is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.

Hardiness zones
9-11
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Wet rich soil
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.