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Glyceria striata
Fowl Mannagrass (Tall Mannagrass)
Tufted, perennial grass displaying long, coarse, green leaves with open panicles of green flowers followed by reddish-brown seeds.
- » AKA: Glyceria striata ssp. stricta, Panicularia nervata, Panicularia striata
- » Forms an upright clump of coarse green leaves 25 cm long arranged alternately along sturdy stems
- » Pyramidal airy panicles rise on slender stems above the foliage
- » Flowers are green changing to reddish-brown seeds
- » Bloom Time: June to July
- » Flower Height: 110 cm
- » Foliage Height: 60 cm
- » Flower Size: 27 cm
- » Grass Type: Cool Season
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Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Glyceria striata
Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Glyceria striata
Best grown in marsh wetlands, ponds, and streams in full sun to full shade. Spreads by rhizomes and is a good plant for bank retention.
