Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Glyceria

Species:

Glyceria septentrionalis

USDA Symbol:

GLSE3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, songbirds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, silty soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (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:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require consistent moisture and may germinate more readily when surface-sown with light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI