California Alkaligrass

Puccinellia simplex

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Puccinellia
Species:
Puccinellia simplex
USDA Symbol:
PUSI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
saline, sandy to clayey soil
pH:
6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
thrives in saline or alkaline conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI