Triglochin striata is a plant native to New Zealand, South America, America, Africa, Australia and Southern Portugal.It is a perennial with parallel lines on its narrow linear leaves, which gives rise to its common name streaked arrow grass. Other common names include three-rib arrowgrass and three-ribbed arrow-grass.
Three-ribbed arrow-grass is resistant to disease and typically does not suffer from illnesses. As for care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs very little watering, and larger specimens generally do not require pruning. Smaller specimens, however, should be trimmed after they finish blooming. Three-ribbed arrow-grasst is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand much care experience.
How to keep Triglochin Striata.
Light
Three-ribbed arrow-grass comes from areas with plentiful sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.
Temperature
Three-ribbed arrow-grass can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different mixes of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with adequate rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, and prolonged high temperatures, can raise the chance of Three-ribbed arrow-grass dying. In winter, shielding the plant from cold can boost its survival rate.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Triglochin
- Family
- Juncaginaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-10
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm to 25 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Bahamas, Cuba, Angola, Bolivia, Mozambique, Peru, Brazil, South Africa, Namibia, Madagascar, Congo (DRC), New Zealand
Other names.
