Photo by: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Nomenclature
Common Name:
gulf cordgrass
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Spartina spartinae
Family:
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
grass
Size:
3-5 (6) ft tall by 3-5 ft wide
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
green
Fruit Color:
brown
Phenology:
Noted For:
Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Primarily useful for coastal restoration projects.
Considerations:
Availability:
Native Nurseries
Propagation:
Seed. Division.
Light:
Part Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Stays wet ---to--- Not wet but not extremely dry
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam
Soil pH:
Calcareous (high pH)
Suitable to Grow In:
Ecology
Wildlife:
Birds
Attracts birds. Nesting and resting habitat.
Native Habitats:
Salt marshes, dunes.
Natural Range in Florida:
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