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Southern Wild Rice

Zizania aquatica, Poaceae

Zones
5–10
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

American LotusNelumbo lutea
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Autumn OliveElaeagnus umbellata
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Lance-Leaf PickerelweedPontederia lanceolata
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Wild RiceZizania palustris

Two wild rice species may compete for the same aquatic habitat resources and can hybridize, affecting genetic integrity

Uses

Functions

FoodWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Southern Wild Rice grow in?

Southern Wild Rice grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Southern Wild Rice?

Good companions for Southern Wild Rice include American Lotus, Autumn Olive, Lance-Leaf Pickerelweed.

Design guilds with Southern Wild Rice and see companion relationships visually.

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