Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Zizania

Species:

Zizania texana

USDA Symbol:

ZITE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, fish, aquatic invertebrates

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, silty, organic soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

found in spring-fed rivers and streams

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds must remain submerged and moist; they lose viability rapidly if allowed to dry out.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI