Smartweed | Polygonum hydropiperoides in Family Polygonaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Polygonum hydropiperoides whose common name is Smartweed which belongs to the family Polygonaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Smartweed is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Thick leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Smartweed are narrow.

Polygonum hydropiperoides or Smartweed does not produce any meaningful flowers.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Polygonum hydropiperoides whose common name is Smartweed blooms in summer and spring

Polygonum hydropiperoides belongs to the plant family Polygonaceae. Like most aquatic plants Smartweed needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows quickly.

Smartweed can reach a height of 4 feet.