Rice Cut Grass
CHARACTERISTICS
| Planting Rate | 1 PLS lbs/acre |
|---|---|
| Plant Height | 3-4 Ft |
| Seed Count | 500,000 Seeds Per Pound |
| Botanical Name | Leersia oryzoides |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Environment | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Preferred Sites | Wet, Saturated Soils |
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Description
This is a wetland type perennial grass often found in swamps, around ponds, wet meadows and roadside ditches.
AREA OF ADAPTATION: Rice Cut Grass grows in full sun and can get 4-5 ft tall when mature with broad green leaves. This is a warm season type of grass that is very slow to establish, but is excellent for wildlife feed and habitat.
PLANTING: Rice Cut Grass seeds require a dormancy periond of 180 to 279 days, so recommended planting time late summer or early fall.