Glyceria striata

Fowl Manna Grass

Fowl Mannagrass can be found in marshes, wet banks, damp woods, and occasionally in shallow water. An unassuming green native perennial grass growing 2–3' tall in full sun to part shade.

Bloom Color

Green

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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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

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Fish
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds
•	Waterfowl

Wetland Indicator Status

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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