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Sand Cordgrass

Spartina bakeri, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Oregon RushJuncus tenax
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Bengal ReedPhragmites karka
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Sea rushJuncus kraussii
Wind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Salt Marsh BulrushScirpus maritimus

Sand cordgrass produces allelopathic compounds and aggressive rhizomes that suppress salt marsh bulrush

Coast Bermuda GrassCynodon incompletus

Both grasses produce allelopathic compounds and compete aggressively in coastal environments

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSalt ToleranceCoastal StabilizationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Sand Cordgrass grow in?

Sand Cordgrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Sand Cordgrass?

Good companions for Sand Cordgrass include Oregon Rush, Bengal Reed, Sea rush.

Design guilds with Sand Cordgrass and see companion relationships visually.

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