Cutgrass
Leersia oryzoides
Cutgrass is a vigorous wetland perennial grass that thrives in moist to flooded soils along pond edges, stream banks, and rain gardens. It tolerates full sun to partial shade and requires little care beyond managing its spread. Its dense stands provide excellent cover and food for waterfowl and wetland birds.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days Or Keep Consistently Wet • Keep Soil Saturated Or Plant In Standing Water; Suited To Boggy Conditions
Soil pH
5.1 – 8.8
Temperature
-30° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 3, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.