Prairie Cordgrass
Spartina pectinata
Native Herbaceous Perennial – An aggressive, sod-forming grass whose root system provides erosion control; provides food for waterfowl and songbirds and a habitat for muskrats.
Habitat – Sandy shores and alluvial flats; pH 6.0-8.5
Characteristics – A rhizomatous, warm season species; grows to 7’ tall; 18” minimum root depth; full sun; low drought tolerance; no salt tolerance; blooms from July to August.
Seeding Rate – 7-8 PLS lb per acre alone; 5%-25% of a mix; approx. 106,000 seeds per lb
Varieties – State of Origin
- ‘Red River’-ND; SD; MN (potential biomass variety)