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Native Wetland Plants

Glyceria striata

Fowl mannagrass

More About Fowl mannagrass

  • Rapid rhizomatous spread

Glyceria striata, Fowl mannagrass, can be found in marshes, wet banks, damp woods, and occasionally in shallow water.  Fowl mannagrass provides food and shelter to a wide variety of aquatic wildlife.  Glyceria striata is an unassuming widespread green native perennial grass growing 2–3' tall in full sun to part shade.  This drought tolerant rapid spreader may be used in storm water basins and areas in need of soil stabilization.

Bloom Color

Green

Glyceria striata Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Mature Height
• 2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Prolific Seeder
• Rhizomatous - Rapid
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Pond Zonation
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Amphibians
• Cover
• Fish
• Food
• Nesting
• Songbirds
• Waterfowl
Wetland Indicator Status
• OBL
Plant Type
• Bog/Marsh
• Cool Season Grass
• Marginal
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Erosion Control
• Fibrous Roots
• Ground Cover
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10