Three-Rib Arrowgrass
Triglochin striata
- Native to:
- Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Chatham Is., Chile, Cuba, DR Congo, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Norfolk Is., Peru, South Africa, Tubuai Is., United States, Uruguay
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Juncaginaceae
- Genus:
- Triglochin
- Species:
- Triglochin striata
- USDA Symbol:
- TRST16
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetland areas and marshes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in saturated or flooded conditions. Light may improve germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI