Glyceria maxima
WATER GRASS, REED SWEET GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia

Other Botanical Names: Catabrosa hydrophila, Exydra aquatica, Festuca aquatica, Glyceria altissima, G. aquatica, G. spectabilisP, Heleochloa aquatica, Hydrochloa aquatica, Hydropoa spectabilis, Melica aquatica, Molinia maxima, Panicularia aquatica, Poa aquatica

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Glyceria maxima
WATER GRASS, REED SWEET GRASS
Poaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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