Vahl's Alkaligrass

Puccinellia vahliana

Native to:
Canada, Greenland, Labrador, Russia, Svalbard, United States
Vahl's Alkaligrass

Vega-expedition (1878-1880); Nordenskiöld, A. E. (Adolf Erik), 1832-1901

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Puccinellia
Species:
Puccinellia vahliana
USDA Symbol:
PUVA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
20 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
saline, sandy, well-drained soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in coastal and saline environments

Propagation & Germination

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

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI