Common Rivergrass
Scolochloa festucacea
- Native to:
- Baltic States, Belarus, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States
Daderot
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Scolochloa
- Species:
- Scolochloa festucacea
- USDA Symbol:
- SCFE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, moisture-retentive loam
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetlands and marshes
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)