
trefle.io · Taken Jan 14, 2022 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Poaceae
Salt grass
Distichlis spicata
Also known as Distichlis hirsuta, Distichlis spicata var. mexicana, Distichlis maritima, Briza spicata
Native Plants · Salt Grass · Coastal Plant · Drought Tolerant · Native Grass · Ground Cover · Salt Tolerant · Low Maintenance · Xerophytic
Salt grass is extremely hardy and tolerates poor soils, salt spray, and drought once established. This native grass forms dense mats and requires minimal care, making it ideal for coastal gardens or difficult sites. Avoid overwatering as it prefers well-draining conditions and can handle neglect.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water lightly, allowing soil to dry between waterings · Every 14-21 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.4–10
- Temperature
- -20°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Alberta, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, British Columbia, California, Cayman Is., Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Colombia, Colorado, Connecticut, Cuba, Delaware
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
Buy this plant
No nurseries currently list it
No nursery lists Salt grass right now.