Saltmarsh Alkaligrass

Puccinellia fasciculata

Saltmarsh Alkaligrass

Andrea Moro

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Puccinellia
Species:
Puccinellia fasciculata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jul
Ground Cover:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist to wet
Notes:
commonly found in salt marshes and coastal areas