Location specific values:
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    [elevation] => 55.6956
    [rainfall] => 1015.6835
    [cold_temperature] => -3.8908
    [temperature] => 31.1352
    [user_eto] => 1075.99600154
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Plant specific values:
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    [rain_min_irrigation] => 1321
    [eto_corrected] => 1027
    [eto_adjusted_rain_min (rain_min_irrigation / eto_corrected)] => 1.44303797
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(Greeneochloa coarctata) | Easyscape Plant Profile

(Greeneochloa coarctata)

(Greeneochloa coarctata)

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Climate Requirements for Cherry Hill, Virginia

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
Precipitation 9" - 83" 40" Aquatic Aquatic
High Temp. 40°F - 91°F 88°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
Low Temp. -37°F - 45°F 25°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Greeneochloa coarctata, with no widely recognized common name, is a perennial grass that is typically found in wetland areas, including marshes and along the edges of ponds and streams. This species is native to North America, particularly in regions with a temperate climate. It is a clumping grass that can reach varying heights depending on environmental conditions, but it generally remains under 3 feet tall. The grass has a distinctive appearance with narrow, green leaves and produces inconspicuous flower spikes during the growing season.

Greeneochloa coarctata is valued for its ability to stabilize soil and prevent erosion, especially in riparian zones. It is often used in wetland restoration projects and can be an attractive addition to water gardens or naturalized areas. In cultivation, it requires consistently moist or wet soil and can thrive in full sun to partial shade conditions. While it is not typically grown for ornamental purposes, its presence can enhance biodiversity and provide habitat for wildlife. Care should be taken to ensure that it does not become invasive outside its native range, as it can spread rapidly in suitable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Grass
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bird Garden, Erosion Control, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

Native to wetland areas in temperate North America

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: Greeneochloa coarctata, Agrostis glauca, Agrostis phleoides, Agrostis phleoides, Arundo canadensis, Arundo coarctata, Arundo glauca, Calamagrostis cinnoides, Calamagrostis coarctata

GBIF Accepted Name: Greeneochloa coarctata