Gaspé Peninsula Arrowgrass
Triglochin gaspensis
- Native to:
- Canada, Labrador, Prince Edward I., United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Juncaginaceae
- Genus:
- Triglochin
- Species:
- Triglochin gaspensis
- USDA Symbol:
- TRGA4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal salt marshes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI