Rice Cutgrass Seed, PA Ecotype, Leersia oryzoides Seed, PA Ecotype
Leersia oryzoides, PA Ecotype

Rice Cutgrass, PA Ecotype

Very rhizomatous warm season grass; creates a natural sediment trap; not recommended for use in residential settings as the vegetation can cause cuts to the skin (which gives the species its common name); provides food for ducks and habitat for invertebrates.

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General Product Information
  • Species:
    Rice Cutgrass, PA Ecotype
  • Species Type:
    Native
  • Product Categories:
  • Habitat:
    Marshes, bogs, wet meadows.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    July to October
  • Typical Height:
    4.9 ft
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    14 in
  • pH:
    5.1 – 8.8
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    OBL
  • Midwest
    OBL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    OBL
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    OBL
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Full Sun
  • Drought:
    Low
  • Salt:
    No
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    498,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Up to 1 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fluffy
Included in mixes

$129.60/lb

Description

This wetland restoration and mitigation mix contains some of our most popular native species to create a permanent grass and forb cover. Seed from October-May in full sun or partially shaded areas in rich, wet, saturated soils; tolerates standing water during the dormant season and part of the growing season. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring/Fall, Spring/Summer, Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Green

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