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Genus: Potamogeton Species: nodosus (americanus) & pectinatus Common Name: Large Leaf Pondweed & Small Leaf Pondweed Family: Potamogetonaceae Order: Alismatales Native: North America (P. nodosus), U.S. to S. America, Africa and Eurasia (P. pectinatus) Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.1 to 0.25 foot Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Pinkish-green Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-11 Note: This rhizomatous plant is suitable for pond or bog gardens. Its leaves are submersed and floating. Prefers sunny, wet (hydrophyte), ordinary garden soil.