Spartina patens
Forms an awesome, soft tufted look when grown in fresh water - however, will tolerate inundation with seawater. Lovely accent grass in native gardens. 1 gallon , bare root but wrapped carefully if shipped.
Marshhay Cordgrass
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 1-3 ft | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Yellow | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen. | |
| Habitats: | Salt and brackish water of shores, farmlands, marshes, dunes. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Use as a shoreling stabilization plant on edges of sand beaches and saltmarsh. | |
| Light: | Full Sun, Part Shade | |
| Moisture Tolerance: | Somewhat moist to extremely dry | |
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. | |
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury. | |
| Soil/Substrate: | Sand |
Wildlife:
Birds and other animals eat the seeds.
Natural Range in Florida
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USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 11 9A 9B