American Manna Grass (Glyceria grandis)
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American manna grass is an important wetland species. It is a large 3' to 5' tall summer flowering cool season grass with large drooping purplish seed heads. A common name is American Mana Grass. It is a native perennial growing in full sun and requiring moist to wet soil moisture. The plant is usually found in wetlands, swamps, streams.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | American Manna Grass (Glyceria grandis) |
| Alternatative Common Names | American Mannagrass |
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| Bloom Season | Warm Season |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | OBL |
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| Average height | 4-5ft |
| USDA Zones | |
| RNS Region | 1 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 1120000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 70000 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 1875 |
| Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Wildlife Nesting; |