Spartina bakeri

Sand Cord Grass, Marsh Grass

Family: Poaceae Grass


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Early Fall to Early Winter
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, ground cover, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing