Reed sweet grass
Glyceria maxima
Reed sweet grass thrives in wet conditions and is perfect for pond margins or bog gardens. Keep the soil consistently saturated and provide plenty of space as it can spread aggressively in ideal conditions. This ornamental grass provides excellent wildlife habitat and erosion control.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Wet To Saturated
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 13, 2021 by Wil Ooms (cc-by-sa)
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