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Little Aguja Pondweed

Potamogeton berchtoldii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Little Aguja Pondweed (Potamogeton berchtoldii)
Photo: Barre Hellquist / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Light

full sun

Water

high

Size

4"–16" H × 4"–16" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 35 more states

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Little aguja pondweed is a small aquatic perennial that grows submerged in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. It produces small spikes of flowers above the water surface during summer months. It requires permanent standing water to survive and is not suitable for typical landscape applications.

In an HOA neighborhood

Little Aguja Pondweed takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

  • Requires permanent standing water - not viable in standard landscapes
  • Only suitable for natural water features or constructed ponds
  • Cannot be maintained in typical residential yard conditions

Wildlife value

This aquatic plant provides important habitat and food for waterfowl, fish, and aquatic invertebrates. It serves as a spawning area for fish and offers shelter for various pond creatures.

Common questions

How much sun does Little Aguja Pondweed need?
Little Aguja Pondweed grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Little Aguja Pondweed bloom?
Little Aguja Pondweed blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Little Aguja Pondweed native?
Little Aguja Pondweed (Potamogeton berchtoldii) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 35 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Little Aguja Pondweed HOA-friendly?
Little Aguja Pondweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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