Floating Manna Grass

Floating Manna Grass (Glyceria fluitans) is a perennial graminoid native to much of Europe and parts of Asia, thriving in wet environments such as marshes and ditches. Known for its edible seeds, this plant can be found from Albania to Ukraine, Belarus, and beyond. It prefers light to heavy soils with a pH between 5 and 5.5, making it adaptable but particularly suited to moist conditions. The plant reaches a height of about 0.5 meters and is noted for its ability to grow in various soil types, including sandy, medium, and clay-rich soils, with hardiness ranging from zones 4 to 8. Its light energy requirement suggests it can tolerate some shade while still flourishing in wetter areas.