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Wild Rice

Zizania palustris, Poaceae

Zones
3–9
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

Birdsfoot TrefoilLotus corniculatus
Nitrogen Fixation
Cup PlantSilphium perfoliatum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Sacred LotusNelumbo nucifera
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Lance-Leaf PickerelweedPontederia lanceolata
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Southern Wild RiceZizania aquatica

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 Wild Rice grow in?

Wild Rice grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Wild Rice?

Good companions for Wild Rice include Birdsfoot Trefoil, Cup Plant, Sacred Lotus, Lance-Leaf Pickerelweed.

Design guilds with Wild Rice and see companion relationships visually.

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