Sand Cordgrass – Spartina bakeri

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:

• Light: Full sun for best growth.

• Water: Low to moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established but also tolerates wet soils.

• Soil: Prefers sandy or well-draining soils; excellent for coastal and wetland areas.

• Growth Habit: Clumping perennial grass; grows 3–4 feet tall and wide.

• Hardiness: USDA zones 8–10; heat and salt tolerant.

• Wildlife: Provides cover for birds and small wildlife.

• 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.