Prairie Cordgrass (Spartina pectinata)
Prairie Cordgrass is a 4' to 8' tall native perennial warm season grass usually found in wet prairie meadows, around potholes, fresh water marshes, prairie swales, and in drainage ways. It is not found in the extreme southeast and southwest states. It is a stiff plant with sharp leaves that rapidly spreads by rhizomes. This common prairie grass is useful for wetland restoration, stream bank stabilization, riparian buffers, wildlife habitat, spillway and dam cover, and filterstrips. Native Americans used the grass to thatch their roof. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight. You are only paying for viable seed.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Prairie Cordgrass (Spartina pectinata) |
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Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FACW;OBL |
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Average height | 5-6ft |
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RNS Region | 1;2 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 1 |
Seeds Per Oz | 0 |
Seeds Per Packet | 150 |
Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Wildlife Nesting;Erosion Control; |