Oryzopsis asperifolia Mountain rice (Gramineae)

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Oryzopsis asperifolia
Mountain rice
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The Oryzopsis asperifolia plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to British Columbia, south to New York, West Virginia and Wyoming. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain rice. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. aspera.

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Latin Name:  Oryzopsis asperifolia
Common Name:  Mountain rice
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open coniferous woods, thickets and peaty openings southwards from Canada[43, 60].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in situ[200]. We have had better results from sowing the seed in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed and it should germinate freely within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in early summer[K]. Division in spring. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.

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