Overview
Glyceria aquatica is a grass in the genus Glyceria, part of the Q43238 family. Glyceria aquatica grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils. Suggested uses include pond margins and wetland restoration. It is native to Itacolomi State Park, Lagoa Seca, MG, Brazil and Calais.
About
Glyceria aquatica is a water-loving grass valued for establishing at pond margins and in wet ground. It tolerates full sun to partial shade and grows in clay, loam or silt that remains wet or waterlogged. Flowering occurs from June to August. It is used in wetland restoration and for stabilising pond edges.
About the genus
Glyceria is a widespread genus of grass family common across Eurasia, Australia, North Africa, and the Americas.
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In the garden
Glyceria aquatica is a grass in the genus Glyceria, recorded from locations in Itacolomi State Park (Lagoa Seca and Calais, MG) in Brazil. Its ecological role is as a marginal aquatic grass, so it is suited to the edge of ponds and to wetland planting schemes. Place plants where the soil stays wet or becomes waterlogged: it performs on clay, loam or silt and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. Establish in positions that remain damp through the growing season rather than on dry banks; saturated soils suit it best. Flowering takes place from June to August, after which seed production can support natural regeneration in suitable sites. In the garden, use Glyceria aquatica for pond margins and in wetland restoration projects where a grass that copes with persistent moisture is required. Group stands at the waterline to create a continuous marginal sward that complements native wetland planting and helps define shallow edges.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Glyceria
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- clay, loam, silt
- Soil moisture
- wet,waterlogged
Plant details
Glyceria aquatica size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- grass
- Suggested uses
- pond margins, wetland restoration
- Native to
- Itacolomi State Park, Lagoa Seca, MG, Brazil, Calais
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Glyceria aquatica
- Cultivation
- Prefers wet soils and can be grown in shallow water; tolerates flooding.
- Pruning
- Cut back dead foliage in late winter or early spring.
- Propagation
- By seed or division in spring.
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Glyceria aquatica?
Prefers wet soils and can be grown in shallow water; tolerates flooding.
Where is the best place to plant Glyceria aquatica?
Glyceria aquatica prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Glyceria aquatica need?
Glyceria aquatica is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and silt. Aim for soil that stays wet to waterlogged.
How do I prune Glyceria aquatica?
Cut back dead foliage in late winter or early spring.
How do I propagate Glyceria aquatica?
By seed or division in spring.
