Fowl-Manna Grass Profile for Southeast Michigan
A Southeast Michigan source describes fowl-manna grass for moist or wet shade; verify local range and water duration before planting.
Fowl-manna grass (Glyceria striata) is a grass, not a sedge or a lawn substitute. The City of Ann Arbor includes it in its native grasses and sedges guide and describes it as a candidate for moist or wet shade.
Site profile
The Ann Arbor description says this species is often found in wet woodland hollows, tolerates a broad range of moisture and soil conditions, and typically reaches 1–3 feet. Its fine leaves and arching seedheads give it an open, wispy form. The source does not provide a soil pH, spread estimate, or measured tolerance for compacted ground.
The airy seedhead display illustrates the open form described in the Ann Arbor guide; confirm species identity from botanical traits rather than the image alone.
| Profile field | Source-supported information |
|---|---|
| Light and moisture | Moist or wet shade; exact water duration is not stated |
| Soil | Broad tolerance is reported; texture and compaction limits are not specified |
| Mature height | About 1–3 feet |
| Wildlife | The source says wildlife favor its seeds; deer browsing is not reported |
The municipal guide is a local Southeast Michigan reference, not a county-range map for every part of the region. Confirm that the species occurs near your site and ask where nursery stock was grown. A broad wet-site description does not establish tolerance of permanent standing water. For a site comparison, see native plants for wet shade in southern Michigan.
Sources and further reading
- Native Grasses, Rushes, & Sedgesauthoritative-secondary