Gaspé Peninsula Arrowgrass

Triglochin gaspensis

Native to:
Canada, Labrador, Prince Edward I., United States

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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