Water Shield
Brasenia schreberi
Family: Cabombaceae
Water Shield grows in full sun and prefers aquatic mud. Water needs: High.
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Water Shield Plant Guide
Water Shield growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Aquatic mud with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Water Shield as 21-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch in mud. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Water Shield (Brasenia schreberi) is listed in the Cabombaceae 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-2623
- Family
- Cabombaceae
- Plant type
- Aquatic perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Water Shield is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Aquatic mud. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Aquatic mud
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch in mud. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch in mud
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 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.