Beckmannia eruciformis American sloughgrass (Gramineae)

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Beckmannia eruciformis
American sloughgrass
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The Beckmannia eruciformis plant species is found in Europe to Asia. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American sloughgrass. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. syzigachne. (Steud.)Fern.

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Latin Name:  Beckmannia eruciformis
Common Name:  American sloughgrass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (L.)Host.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet meadows, swamps, marshes and shallow water[50].

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow in spring in pots in a cold frame. Do not let the soil dry out. Very quick germination[K]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. If there is sufficient seed, it can be sown in situ in the spring. Division in spring. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted straight into their permanent positions whilst smaller clumps are best potted up and kept in a cold frame until they are growing away well.

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