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American eelgrass

Vallisneria americana

American eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Apr–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 41 U.S. states, including AL, AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11b
Mature size: 29"–6'
Sun: Part shade
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: Apr–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

American eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) — *Vallisneria americana* — American eelgrass. Photo by Samuel A Schmid via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

American eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Apr–Sep.

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