Oryza Species, Asian Rice, Common Rice
Oryzasativa

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Oryza (or-RY-zuh)
Species: sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)

Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting