Oryza rufipogon
Oryza rufipogon
Oryza
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Wild rice requires constantly wet conditions or shallow standing water to thrive. This aquatic grass needs warm temperatures and high humidity, making it suitable only for specialized bog gardens or water features. Maintain consistent moisture levels and provide partial shade protection during hot afternoons.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Moist • Maintain Water Level 2-4 Inches Above Soil Surface
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Argentina Northeast
Assam
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Brazil North
Brazil West-Central
California
Cambodia
China South-Central
China Southeast
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Florida
French Guiana
Guyana
Hainan
Haiti
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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