Fowl manna grass
Glyceria striata
Glyceria
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Fowl manna grass thrives in moist to wet soils and partial shade conditions. This native wetland grass is excellent for rain gardens and naturalized areas. Requires minimal care once established in appropriate moisture conditions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days In Dry Conditions • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
4 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Alaska
Alberta
Arizona
Arkansas
Austria
British Columbia
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Czechoslovakia
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
France
Georgia
Guatemala
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 20, 2019 by Christiane et Gilbert Blanc (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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