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Prairie Cordgrass

Spartina pectinata

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Plant Attributes

Height

20-30”

Width

20-30”

Soil Moisture

Best submerged in water 1-6”

Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8 (up to 8,000′)

Culture

Best planted in heavy clay loam; pot can be plunged in garden for winter

Year Introduced

1999

Container

Yes

Flower color

Grass

Yes

Part shade/part sun

Yes

Sun

Yes

Winter interest

Yes

Zone 4

Yes

Zone 5

Yes

Zone 6

Yes

Zone 7

Yes

Zone 8

Yes

Description

This dramatic native grass of wetlands makes a superlative container plant for a pond garden. Graceful, weeping form takes on rich golden tints in autumn, glowing in sunset light. Keep in container to control spreading. Aquatic perennial.