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American Mannagrass

Glyceria grandis

American mannagrass is a tall wetland grass of marshes, ditches, and pond margins, with airy seed panicles; its seeds and foliage are important waterfowl and wildlife food.

Family
Poaceae
Type
grass
Lifespan
perennial
Height
3–5 ft
Spacing
1–2 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
wet
Soil pH
neutral, acidic
Bloom
June, July
Bloom colors
green, brown
Wildlife value
songbirds, larval host, mammals
Landscape uses
specimen, rain garden, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states
AK, CA, CO, CT, IA, ID, MA, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY