Rice Cutgrass

Leersia oryzoides

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Prefers full sun and wet conditions. This species is somewhat aggressive in disturbed wetlands. Dense colonies of plants are often produced. Cut back in late winter or early spring. In a wetland restoration, it is not necessary to cut back the dormant plant material to maintain plant vigor. Attracts birds and butterflies.

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Details

Plant Type

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Almost always occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

High

Height (ft)

2-4

Flower Color

Green

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

Aug-Sept

Root Depth (ft)

1.2

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance