
Calamagrostis arenaria
Calamagrostis arenaria
Calamagrostis
Poaceae
Native Plants
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Calamagrostis arenaria, commonly known as marram or sand reed grass, is a hardy coastal grass that stabilises sandy soils and tolerates wind and salt spray. It requires minimal care once established and thrives in well-drained sandy soils with moderate watering. This grass is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, dune restoration, or erosion control projects.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Partially Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 8.5
Foliage
Coarse
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Algeria
Argentina Northeast
Argentina South
Baleares
Baltic States
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
California
Canary Is.
Cape Provinces
Chatham Is.
Chile Central
Chile South
Corse
Cyprus
Denmark
East Aegean Is.
Egypt
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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