Prairie Cordgrass
Spartina pectinata
Prairie Cordgrass is a native, warm-season perennial grass. It has a height of 3 to 8 feet. Prairie cordgrass is found in wet meadows, sloughs, potholes, and drainage ways. It is associated with various species including sedges and rushes. Prairie Cordgrass has a broad climatic adaptation. It will grow on seasonally dry sites, tolerates alkaline condition and high-water tables but is intolerant of prolonged flooding. It will grow on a wide array of soil types other than sand. The stiff stem and vigorous rhizomes provide good shoreline cover, and its ability to dissipate wave energy, make this an excellent erosion control plant. Provides good cover for wildlife.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: cool
Uses: wetland restoration, erosion control, forage
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: n/a
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): about 5
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
