Manchurian Wild Rice

Zizania latifolia, Poaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Longbeak ArrowheadSagittaria australis

Beneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support

Crested Joint VetchAeschynomene cristata

Nitrogen Fixation

Three-leaf ArrowheadSagittaria trifolia

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Green BulrushScirpus atrovirens

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Three-square BulrushSchoenoplectus americanus

Manchurian wild rice releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit bulrush establishment and competes for rhizome space

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlFood ProductionHabitat CreationNutrient Cycling

Edible Parts

Swollen StemsSeedsYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryDigestive Support

Common Questions

What zones does Manchurian Wild Rice grow in?

Manchurian Wild Rice grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Manchurian Wild Rice?

Good companions for Manchurian Wild Rice include Longbeak Arrowhead, Crested Joint Vetch, Three-leaf Arrowhead, Green Bulrush.

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