Smooth Alkaligrass

Puccinellia sublaevis

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Alaska

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
saline, sandy, well-drained soil
pH:
6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
often found in coastal salt marshes