reed sweet grass
Also known as: leed; meadow reed grass; reed meadow grass
A strong-growing, aquatic, rhizomatous perennial grass up to 1m tall, capable of spreading almost indefinitely. The narrow, strap-shaped leaves are dark green, tinged pink in spring; purplish-green flowering panicles are produced in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- reed sweet grass (Glyceria maxima)
- Genus
- Glyceria
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic · Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Suckering
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of reed sweet grass
Distribution map
Europe to China (Xinjiang)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of reed sweet grass
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reed sweet grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningLeaves can be cut back when they die off in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any reliably moist, fertile soil or in water up to 15cm deep, in full sun. Divide every few years to prevent congestion; can be invasive
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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