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Tall Mannagrass

Tall Mannagrass is an upright, cool season, long lived perennial bunchgrass that grows along streams, ditches and in moist woodlands from California to British Columbia. It can also be found in Montana, Arizona and New Mexico. Rated excellent as forage for livestock, it reaches heights between 2 ½ and 4 ½ feet tall and tolerates standing water or heavily shaded areas. It is not adaptable to soil with high saline concentrations and requires moderate fertility. Germination will typically occur within two or three weeks after the seeds are sown.

Product Details:

  • Product Name: Tall Mannagrass
  • Latin Name: Glyceria elata
  • Type: Native Grass
  • Cycle: Perennial
  • Origin: Native
  • Height: 30-54"
  • Germination Time: 14-21 Days
  • Seeds Per Pound: 200,000
  • Seeding Rate (lbs./acre): 12

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*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.