Slender Arrowgrass

Triglochin maritima

Native to:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krym, Kuril Is., Labrador, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Prince Edward I., Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Juncaginaceae
Genus:
Triglochin
Species:
Triglochin maritima
USDA Symbol:
TRCO19

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, shorebirds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best in wet, saline conditions. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: Stratify seeds in a refrigerator for 17 days

Establishment: Seeds are collected between July 3rd and October 28th. Mature inflorescences are brown. Seed is less than 5 mm long and thread like. T. concinna is found in coastal salt marsh from British Columbia to Lower California.

Source: npn.rngr.net

ORGHPS Germination Guide: 5° night and 25° day

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society