Great Smoky Mountain Mannagrass

Glyceria nubigena

Great Smoky Mountain Mannagrass

Chase, Agnes; Hitchcock, A. S.

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Glyceria
Species:
Glyceria nubigena

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
6-8 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: North Carolina, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich, organic soil
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Typically found in wetland areas