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Western waterweed

Elodea nuttallii

Western waterweed (Elodea nuttallii) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Blooms Jun–Aug.

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Family
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Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 41 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–11a
Mature size
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Sun
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Water
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Bloom
Jun–Aug
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Western waterweed (Elodea nuttallii)
Elodea nuttallii — Western waterweed. Photo by Christian Fischer via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Western waterweed (Elodea nuttallii) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Blooms Jun–Aug.

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, western waterweed pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium).

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