Texas Wild Rice

Zizania texana, Poaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

California BulrushSchoenoplectus californicus

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Arumleaf ArrowheadSagittaria cuneata

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Floating Joint-vetchAeschynomene fluitans

Nitrogen Fixation

Grass-leaved ArrowheadSagittaria graminea

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

MaidencanePanicum hemitomon

Both tall grasses compete intensely for light and root space in limited spring-fed habitats

American MannagrassGlyceria grandis

Large grasses compete for wetland space with potential allelopathic interactions

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationCarbon SequestrationFood Production

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Texas Wild Rice grow in?

Texas Wild Rice grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Texas Wild Rice?

Good companions for Texas Wild Rice include California Bulrush, Arumleaf Arrowhead, Floating Joint-vetch, Grass-leaved Arrowhead.

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