Spartina alterniflora, Smooth cordgrass, Ships Late June

This item is shipping late June

Botanic Name (s):     Spartina alterniflora  

Common Name(s):     Smooth cordgrass, Salt marsh cordgrass                                                                                        

Mature height :2-7ft

Bloom Time:May-August

Bloom color:greenish

Sun Exposure:  Full Sun     Part Sun    

Soil moisture:    Wet

Soil Ph:5.4-7

Soil Type: Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture        

Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay                           

Sandy soil, coarse texture 

Flood depth:

Salinity:0-35ppt                                                        

Native Habitat:       Salt and brackish tidal marshes (mid tide up  to mean high tide level)           

Notes:        Excellent for shore stabilization, very importatnt in seaside habitats                            

Flood Tolerant          Erosion Control              

High Wildlife Value:                SongbirdsGame Birds                           Small Mammals                      Waterfowl    

OBL- Almost always occur in wetlands                                                                                                         

Native to Coastal Regions                                                                                       

Threatened / Endangered:Oregon, Washington

Native Perennial Grass / Rush / Sedge

Native Herbaceous Emergent

Pollinator Support

Aquatic animal habitat support