Japanese Stiltgrass Bloom
Japanese stiltgrass also known as bamboograss flexible sesagrass japanese grass mary s grass microstegium nepal microstegium nepaleze browntop or vietnamese grass is a summer annual commonly found in shady moist areas and is spreading rapidly in woodlands as well as shaded landscapes and low maintenance turf throughout the southeastern united states mid atlantic states and north.
Japanese stiltgrass bloom. There are several 1 3 long flower spikes that appear either terminally or in the leaf axils. The seeds of japanese stiltgrass are capable of remaining viable in the soil for three to five years. Spikelets are hairy and the flowers bloom starting in mid september. Seeds are borne on spikes and are usually dispersed by animals such as deer or moving surface water but they also can be moved with heavy equipment or hay.
Japanese stiltgrass comes to bloom by late summer. The seeds of japanese stiltgrass are capable of remaining viable in the soil for three to five years. Alternate lance shaped leaves that taper at both ends are 2 3 long and pale green with a silvery stripe down the midvein that is slightly off center. Japanese stiltgrass is an invasive plant found in areas of north america.
Seeds are borne on spikes and are usually dispersed by animals such as deer or moving surface water but they also can be moved with heavy equipment or hay.
