Sand Cordgrass
Spartina bakeri
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Sand Cordgrass
Sand cordgrass (Spartina bakeri) is a robust, clumping native grass found along Florida's freshwater and brackish marshes, forming dense colonies of stiff, arching green blades. It is valued for erosion control, shoreline stabilization, and wildlife habitat in coastal and wetland landscapes. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Acidic, Wet, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Higher water demand in summer heat.
Growth slows as temperatures cool.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Sand cordgrass thrives in full sun and tolerates light shade. Best planted in open sunny sites along freshwater pond margins, shorelines, and stormwater retention areas throughout NE Florida.
Highly adaptable — tolerates periodic flooding and wet soils, and survives drought once established. Best sited near freshwater ponds or wet retention areas but will establish in drier sandy soils with irrigation during the first season.
Grows in sandy, loamy, or clay soils from dry to wet. No fertilizer is needed; this Florida native requires minimal inputs once established and is valued for erosion control and habitat restoration.
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Common questions
Is Sand Cordgrass a good plant for St. Augustine?
Sand Cordgrass is a grass for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 3-5 feet × 3-5 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.