Marsh Smartweed

 

Common Name	Marsh Smartweed
Scientific Name	Polygonum hydropiperoides
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Wetlands & Standing Water
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	less than 3'
Bloom Time	Summer
Evergreen	No
Comments	seeds important food source for seed-eating birds including many waterfowl, marsh birds and song birds