Sloughgrass

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Plant description

Beckmannia syzigachne (American sloughgrass, slough grass) is a annual or short lived perennial in the Poaceae (grass) family found in shallow marshes or sloughs. This species is adapted to the northern United States, southern Canada and part of east Asia. It is one of only two species in the Beckmannia genus; the other being Beckmannia eruciformis.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Soil drainage

Standing

Soil description

Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.

Natural setting

Site type

Pond edges, streams, marshes

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Alternative names

Common names:

American Slough Grass

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