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Spartina alterniflora

Smooth cordgrass

Spartina alterniflora is a grass native to the coastal plain throughout the southeast. It is the dominant plant of salt marshes in our area. It grows best with full sun and wet soils. It can grow up to eight feet tall and is evergreen. It provides useful cover for wildlife. It spreads via rhizomes, and has a tendency to form monocultures. Spartina alterniflora works well for restoration projects.

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Species name - Container size	Common name	Stock	Price	Quantity Pricing	Add to request

Plant type

Grass / Grasslike

Mature Height

Up to 12'

Wetland Indicator Status

(OBL) Obligate wetland

Attributes

Bird Supportive
Evergreen
Salt Tolerant
Fast Growing / Vigorous
Summer Bloomer

Planting Zone

Salt Marsh
Salt Marsh Edge
Living Shoreline

Classification by Use

Constructed Wetland
Erosion Control
SCM (Stormwater Control Measure)
Wetland Mitigation