American Sloughgrass
(Beckmannia syzigachne)
American Sloughgrass (Beckmannia syzigachne)
/
/
Оксана Серикова
CC BY 4.0
Image By:
Оксана Серикова
Recorded By:
Copyright:
CC BY 4.0
Copyright Notice:
Photo by: Оксана Серикова | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Оксана Серикова | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-06-02T18:17:02-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Beckmannia syzigachne, commonly known as American Sloughgrass, is an annual grass that is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds. It is native to North America, Asia, and the Russian Far East. This grass usually reaches a height of 0.7-3 feet (0.2-0.9 meters) and can spread to about 3 feet (0.9 meters) wide. American Sloughgrass has a tufted growth habit with flat, bright green leaves and produces inflorescences that are narrow and spikelike, with a green to purplish tint, appearing in late spring to early summer.
American Sloughgrass is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used for soil stabilization along waterways. It is also utilized in rain gardens and for wildlife habitat restoration, as it provides cover and food for various bird species. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and consistently moist to wet soil conditions. It is not drought-tolerant and will need regular watering if not grown in naturally wet areas. While it is not commonly found in traditional garden settings, its ecological benefits make it a useful species for naturalized plantings.CC BY-SA 4.0
American Sloughgrass is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used for soil stabilization along waterways. It is also utilized in rain gardens and for wildlife habitat restoration, as it provides cover and food for various bird species. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and consistently moist to wet soil conditions. It is not drought-tolerant and will need regular watering if not grown in naturally wet areas. While it is not commonly found in traditional garden settings, its ecological benefits make it a useful species for naturalized plantings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 0.7-3 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: High
- Drainage: Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Wet meadows, marshes, and stream edges
Other Names
Common Names: Slough Grass, American Slough Grass, Beckmann’s Grass, Sloughgrass, Gewöhnliches Doppelährengras, Beckmannie À Écailles Unies, Zompgras, 개피
Scientific Names: , Beckmannia syzigachne, Beckmannia syzigachne subsp. baicalensis, Beckmannia syzigachne subsp. syzigachne, Beckmannia eruciformis var. baicalensis, Beckmannia hirsutiflora, Beckmannia syzigachne var. syzigachne, Beckmannia syzigachne var. uniflora, Beckmannia syzigachne subsp. hirsutiflora, Beckmannia baicalensis
GBIF Accepted Name: Beckmannia syzigachne (Steud.) Fernald