Nomenclature

Common Name:

corn snakeroot

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Eryngium aquaticum

Family:

Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

3-5 ft tall by 1 ft wide

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

white,blue,purple

Fruit Color:

NA

Phenology:

winter dormant

Noted For:

Showy Flowers

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Moist wildflower garden.

Considerations:

Availability:

Native Nurseries

Propagation:

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Stays wet ---to--- Somewhat moist, no flooding

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Loam, Organic

Soil pH:

adaptable, but prefers acidic

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators

Attracts many pollinators; is especially important for native bees.

Native Habitats:

Wet prairie, wet pine flatwoods, fresh to brackish marshes, bogs, ditches, swamps. Especially in areas where limestone is close to the surface.

Natural Range in Florida:

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