Variable Leaf Watermilfoil
Myriophyllum heterophyllum
Family: Haloragaceae
Variable Leaf Watermilfoil grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers submerged freshwater. Water needs: High.
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Variable Leaf Watermilfoil Plant Guide
Variable Leaf Watermilfoil growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Submerged freshwater with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Variable Leaf Watermilfoil as Primarily vegetative, with planting or establishment depth listed as Submerged. Days to maturity are listed as 60-90 days.
Plant Overview
Variable Leaf Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum) is listed in the Haloragaceae 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 Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2621
- Family
- Haloragaceae
- Plant type
- Aquatic perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Variable Leaf Watermilfoil is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Submerged freshwater. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Submerged freshwater
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is primarily vegetative. Planting-depth guidance: Submerged. The listed time to maturity is 60-90 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Primarily vegetative
- Seed depth
- Submerged
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-90 days
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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.