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Spartina bakeri Marsh Grass, Sand Cordgrass

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 1/22/2024

Reviewed At: 11/27/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp554-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

Spartina bakeri (Marsh Grass or Sand Cordgrass) is a hardy, clumping grass native to Florida. It grows 4-5 feet tall, thrives in wetland areas, and is drought and salt-tolerant. Commonly used in erosion control and wetland restoration, it also works well as an ornamental plant due to its graceful arching leaves. It prefers full sun and moist soils but can adapt to drier conditions. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-554, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.