Free Shipping on $50+ orders!

Basket

Reed Manna Grass Seeds

Glyceria grandis

  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Press the seed into the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant thrives in moist or wet soil, even shallow standing water and seasonal flooding. It also adapts well to a variety of soil types including clay. It spreads quickly by rhizomes to form a natural colony. It makes an excellent choice for erosion control, as well as being popular for wetland restoration. This plant provides cover and forage for small birds and other wildlife.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen and turn color. Strip the seed from the stem, and separate the seed from the plant material. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Reed Meadow Grass, American Manna Grass, Tall Manna Grass

Latin Name: Glyceria grandis

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast

Seeds per Ounce: 90,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $3.25 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~90,000 Seeds) $18.77 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $64.00 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $240.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $1,080.00 Notify Me
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $1,920.00 Notify Me
Add to Wishlist

DESCRIPTION

An essential member of the wetland community, this native grass flourishes in marshes or along streams. It is a cool-season grass and is easy to grow, so it is a popular choice if a taller grass is desired in a wet area.
A wetland native, this grass thrives along stream banks and in marshy ground. The genus name "Glyceria" comes from the Greek word for "sweet," since the seeds of some species in this genus have a sweet taste. The species name "grandis" means "large."

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Press the seed into the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant thrives in moist or wet soil, even shallow standing water and seasonal flooding. It also adapts well to a variety of soil types including clay. It spreads quickly by rhizomes to form a natural colony. It makes an excellent choice for erosion control, as well as being popular for wetland restoration. This plant provides cover and forage for small birds and other wildlife.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen and turn color. Strip the seed from the stem, and separate the seed from the plant material. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Reed Meadow Grass, American Manna Grass, Tall Manna Grass

Latin Name: Glyceria grandis

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast

Seeds per Ounce: 90,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer