Annual Wildrice (Aquatica)
The
Annual Wildrice (Aquatica) is generally described as
an annual graminoid.
This
is
native to the U.S. (United States)
has its most active growth period in the
spring .
The greatest bloom is usually observed in the
indeterminate,
with fruit and seed production starting in the
summer and continuing until
fall.
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Annual Wildrice (Aquatica) has a
moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a
rapid growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Annual Wildrice (Aquatica) will reach up to
9.8 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
0 inches.
The
Annual Wildrice (Aquatica) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by
seed.
It has a
rapid ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have
high vigor.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
32°F.
has
none tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category |
|
| Growth Rate |
Rapid |
| General Type |
Graminoid |
| Growth Period |
Spring |
| Growth Duration |
Annual |
| Lifespan |
Moderate |
| Plant Nativity |
Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period |
Indeterminate |
| Displays Fall Colors |
No |
| Shape/Growth Form |
Bunch |
| Drought Tolerance |
None |
| Shade Tolerance |
Intolerant |
| Height When Mature |
9.8 |
| Vegetative Spread |
None |
| Flower Color |
Green |
| Flower Conspicuousness |
No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance |
Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality |
Summer Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate |
Rapid |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) |
Seed |
| Moisture Requirements |
High |
| Cold Stratification Required |
No |
| Minimum Temperature |
32 |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
6 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants |
No |
| Toxic to Livestock |
No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate |
None |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability |
No |
| Responds to Coppicing |
No |
| pH Range |
6.4–7.4 pH |
| Precipitation Range |
30–30 inches/yr |
| Planting Density |
0–0 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures |
Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
6 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days |
95 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
Low |
| Leaf Retention |
No |
| Palatability |
High |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating |
None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
can be found in
Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin
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