Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Glyceria

Species:

Glyceria occidentalis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moisture-retentive loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Common in wetlands and riparian zones