Glyceria notata, the plicate sweet-grass or marked glyceria, is an invasive specie part of the rhizomatous family. tufted, perennial grasses in the mannagrass genus, found in all continents of the world. Its culms are 30–80 cm in height, ascending from a prostrate base, with dark- to bluish-green, flat or folded leaf-blades some 5–30 cm long by 3–14 mm wide.
Plicate sweet-grass has strong disease resistance and is generally unlikely to develop diseases. Regarding care, this plant is relatively low maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger plants typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Plicate sweet-grass is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much care experience.
How to keep Glyceria Notata.
Temperature
Plicate sweet-grass can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, although its distribution may still be limited by different combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summers with sufficient rainfall or watering. Long stretches of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can increase the chance of Plicate sweet-grass dying. In winter, adequate protection against cold can improve the plant's survival.
Pruning
Plicate sweet-grass benefits from early spring pruning, which promotes healthy growth. To improve its health and density, trim away dead shoots and invasive stems. Be sure to use sharp, clean tools to prevent damage to the plant. This approach supports its recovery and vigor throughout the growing season.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Glyceria
- Family
- Poaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green, Pale Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Size
- 0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Turkey, Sweden, India, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, China, Afghanistan, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Iran, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan
Other names.
