Creeping Mannagrass

Glyceria acutiflora

Native to:
China, Japan, Korea, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Glyceria
Species:
Glyceria acutiflora
USDA Symbol:
GLAC

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, songbirds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, fertile, clay or loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in wetland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cool, moist conditions and light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI