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American Beachgrass

Ammophila breviligulata, Poaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rattlesnake FernBotrychium virginianum
Wind Protection
Ravenna GrassSaccharum ravennae
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support
White BoltoniaBoltonia asteroides
Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese Blood GrassImperata cylindrica

Japanese blood grass can invade and suppress native beach grass communities

Uses

Functions

Dune StabilizationErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does American Beachgrass grow in?

American Beachgrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for American Beachgrass?

Good companions for American Beachgrass include Rattlesnake Fern, Ravenna Grass, White Boltonia.

Design guilds with American Beachgrass and see companion relationships visually.

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