Glyceria
Sweet grass, Manna grass, Sweet hay
- Height × spread
- 0.7m – 0.7m × 0.5m – 0.5m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
There are around 16 species of these grasses which enjoy marshy areas or water. They are found growing in temperate regions in Australia, New Zealand and South America. Most forms are not particularly ornamental but the green and white striped Glyceria maxima var. variegata is often grown for its visual appeal. It is often grown in a container to restrain its exuberant nature.
- Flower colour
- Brown
- Foliage colour
- Green, Pink, White
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 0.7m – 0.7m
- Spread
- 0.5m – 0.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Water garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Water depth
- Up to 2.5cm
- Use for
- Ground cover, Bird attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring · Outdoors
Feed with aquatic plant food
As the plant is grown in water, feed with an aquatic feed as directed on the packet. Do not exceed the amounts given as this can affect the water.
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water frequently to keep the soil moist
The plant thrives in moist or boggy soil, doesn't tolerate dryness and should be watered frequently, not only after a period of drought, but if the soil begins to dry out spring to autumn. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.