Saltmeadow Cordgrass
Spartina patens
Traits
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 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 Saltmeadow Cordgrass
A tufted perennial warm-season coastal grass native to Atlantic and Gulf coast salt marshes, with slender stems and small dark-colored panicles. Widely used for shoreline stabilization, dune restoration, and coastal erosion control. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Wet, Well-drained
Care essentials
Requires full sun; naturally grows in open coastal salt marshes and dunes along NE Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts where it receives unobstructed sun.
Needs moderate to high moisture; performs best in consistently moist to wet soils. Ideal for rain gardens, bioswales, and coastal restoration plantings in NE Florida. Tolerates periodic flooding and brackish conditions.
Thrives in sandy, loamy, or clay coastal soils including saline substrates; no fertilizer needed. Used primarily for shoreline stabilization, dune restoration, and coastal erosion control in Florida's coastal landscapes.
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Common questions
Is Saltmeadow Cordgrass a good plant for St. Augustine?
Saltmeadow Cordgrass is a grass for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-4 feet × 2-3 feet.