Species marsh cudweed

marsh cudweed

Gnaphalium uliginosum

Marsh cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum) is an herbaceous, perennial plant found in wet, marshy areas such as riverbeds, ditches, moist meadows, and fens. Its distinguishing feature is the lacy, star-like white flowers which bloom in summer. It also has a smooth, hairless stem and narrow leaves that grow in clusters. Marsh cudweed is truer to its name than other species: as its round, puffy ā€˜cuppingā€™ fruits swell in wet conditions, they look very similar to dandelion flowers. However, unlike dandelions, its flowers will not develop into sizable seedheads.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

4

Flowers:

Not showy, Violet Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Bog

Fruits:

Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,white

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

When watering variegated manna grass, it is important to ensure that the soil is moderately moist. Water the plants once a week to 2 weeks depending on the weather conditions and the variety of manna grass you have, as different varieties have varying levels of drought tolerance. If the soil feels dry to the touch, this generally means it's time to water. Avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot and other diseases. When watering, ensure the soil is moistened thoroughly and continue until the water drains.

sunlight

Variegated manna grass (Glyceria maxima 'Variegata') is an attractive ornamental grass species that thrives in full sunlight. It will do best and produce the most vibrant foliage if it receives at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. In areas with high summer temperatures, itā€™s beneficial to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. Direct morning or evening sun is ideal when possible.

pruning

The variegated manna grass is a low-maintenance and hardy variety of grass, however, to ensure that it remains healthy, it should be pruned on a regular basis. Pruning should be done twice a year. In the springtime, usually in the early months, it should be cut back to about 6-8 inches in height. This helps to ensure that there is a good amount of growth for the summer season. In the fall, pruning should be done after the grass has gone dormant, usually in late October or early November. It should be cut just above the origin of the main stem in order to renew the grass each year. Pruning also helps to maintain its shape and to eliminate any dead or diseased parts of the grass plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

Hardiness Map

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