LJ Nursery
Sand Cordgrass – Spartina bakeri
$16.50
Unit price perEstimated delivery between July 31 and August 02.
In stock - Ready to be shipped
Best for: Florida landscapes, patios, borders, and containers
- Difficulty
- Beginner-friendly landscape plant
- Light
- Full sun after establishment
- Water
- Water deeply after planting and during establishment; reduce frequency once rooted
- Pot size
- 1 gallon, 3 gallon
Florida-grown by L&J Nursery. Father-and-son growers since 2008.
- Ships across 49 states
- Healthy Arrival Guarantee
- Weather holds protect live plants
Live landscape plant packed for parcel shipping when size allows
Shipping rates and live plant guarantee
Shipping is based on total cart weight, not a separate full shipping charge per plant.
| 0-1 lb | $5 |
|---|---|
| 1-5 lb | $15 |
| 5-10 lb | $20 |
| 10+ lb | $30 |
Open your package promptly. If there is significant shipping damage, contact us within 48 hours with photos so we can review and help.
The Sand Cordgrass (Spartina bakeri) is a hardy native ornamental grass valued for its tall, arching blades and ability to thrive in challenging conditions. With a natural clumping habit, it provides excellent texture and movement to landscapes while also serving practical purposes like erosion control and shoreline stabilization.
Well-suited for water-wise gardens, rain gardens, and coastal plantings, Sand Cordgrass is highly tolerant of salt, drought, and poor soils. Its fine-textured green blades form dense clumps that can reach up to 3–4 feet tall, making it an attractive choice for naturalized areas, habitat gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes.
Care Instructions:
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Light: Full sun for best growth.
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Water: Low to moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established but also tolerates wet soils.
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Soil: Prefers sandy or well-draining soils; excellent for coastal and wetland areas.
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Growth Habit: Clumping perennial grass; grows 3–4 feet tall and wide.
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Hardiness: USDA zones 8–10; heat and salt tolerant.
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Wildlife: Provides cover for birds and small wildlife.
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Pet Safety: ✅ Non-toxic to pets.
👉 Add Sand Cordgrass to your landscape for a durable, low-maintenance native grass that supports wildlife and thrives in tough conditions.
Sand Cordgrass Care and Product Details
- Scientific name: Spartina bakeri
- Plant type: Ornamental Grass
- Available size: 1 gallon, 3 gallon
- Light: Full sun after establishment
- Water: Water deeply after planting and during establishment; reduce frequency once rooted
- Difficulty: Beginner-friendly landscape plant
- Growth habit: Clumping ornamental grass or groundcover
- Best for: Florida landscapes, patios, borders, and containers
- Shipping: Live landscape plant packed for parcel shipping when size allows
Shop related collections: Garden Plants.
Sand Cordgrass FAQs
Is Sand Cordgrass beginner-friendly?
Sand Cordgrass is best for florida landscapes, patios, borders, and containers. Follow the light and watering guidance closely after shipping while the plant acclimates.
How much light does Sand Cordgrass need?
Sand Cordgrass (Spartina bakeri) performs best with full sun after establishment. Move plants gradually when changing light levels.
How often should I water Sand Cordgrass?
Water deeply after planting and during establishment; reduce frequency once rooted
Does Sand Cordgrass ship as a live plant?
Yes. L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully and may hold shipments briefly during severe weather to protect plant health.
Care reference: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox - horticultural plant profiles. Plant care can vary by season, pot size, and growing conditions.
Review the product description for species-specific light, watering, and placement notes. Most live plants do best with bright appropriate light, consistent watering, and protection from extreme temperatures after delivery.
L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully for shipment. Open your package promptly, check soil moisture, and acclimate the plant gradually to its new home. Some plants may be restricted by state agricultural rules.
Use the product title, photos, description, and collection links to confirm the plant type, pot size, and best use. If a listing does not answer a care or shipping question, contact L&J Nursery before ordering.
Plant Information
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Watering
Water deeply after planting and during establishment; reduce frequency once rooted
Scientific Name
Spartina bakeri
Indoor or Outdoor
Outdoor - Shade
Light
Prefer shade over direct sun
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