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Coon's tail

Ceratophyllum demersum

Coon's tail (Ceratophyllum demersum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 1a–13a. Mature size 58"–12'.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 51 U.S. states, including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO…
USDA hardiness: Zones 1a–13a
Mature size: 58"–12'
Sun: Part shade
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Coon's tail (Ceratophyllum demersum) — *Ceratophyllum demersum* — Coon's tail. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) chiuluan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by chiuluan.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Coon's tail (Ceratophyllum demersum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 1a–13a. Mature size 58"–12'.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, coon's tail pairs naturally with: Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris), Leafy pondweed (Potamogeton foliosus), Leafy pondweed (Potamogeton foliosus ssp. foliosus), Lanceleaf selfheal (Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata).