Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Leersia

Species:

Leersia lenticularis

USDA Symbol:

LELE2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, songbirds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, silty loam

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 — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require moist conditions and may germinate erratically. Best sown in wet soil or shallow water.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI