How to Grow and Care for Common Rivergrass

Common Rivergrass thrives in wet, marshy environments, requiring saturated soil or shallow water. Ensure it receives full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Special care includes periodically thinning the plant to prevent overcrowding and maintaining water levels to simulate natural wetland conditions. Overall, it is an easy plant to maintain with simple yet consistent care routines.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Common Rivergrass

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5

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Types of Common Rivergrass

Common rivergrass

The most widespread grass of cold, northern regions, common rivergrass is highly palatable and an important food source for cattle and livestock. Many birds, including waterfowl and ground-nesting raptors, use this tall grass as a nesting site. The plant spreads by underground rhizomes, forming tall, dense vegetation.

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