Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juncaginaceae

Genus:

Triglochin

Species:

Triglochin scilloides

USDA Symbol:

LISC4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, clay loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and marshes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best in wet, saturated conditions. May require light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI