Spartina pectinata (Prairie cordgrass)

Other names: Marsh grass, Spartina michauxiana, Spartina pectinata var. suttiei, Prairie cord grass

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in permanently moist, fertile soil. Tolerant of saline and thrives in boggy sites. Site carefully as may be invasive in ideal growing conditions. Drier soils will slow spread.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Bog garden, Instant

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

United States, Canada

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back dead foliage spent flower stems in spring.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Sow seed in a greenhouse in spring. Germination typically takes two weeks. Alternatively, broadcast sow in final position in autumn.

Pests

Diseases

Generally disease free.

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