Cordgrass
Sporobolus × eatonianus
Gordon Leppig & Andrea J. Pickart
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Sporobolus
- Species:
- Sporobolus × eatonianus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
Native Range
United States: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Deterred Dart (Euxoa detersa), double-lined doryodes moth (Doryodes bistrialis), Harnessed Tiger Moth (Apantesis phalerata)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in sandy prairies and open areas