This plant has been sunsetted from the Plant Select program. This is an archive page for informational use only.
Prairie cordgrass
Spartina pectinata
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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. Aquatic perennial.
Tips from the pros: Keep in container to control spreading.
| Plant Type | Ornamental grass |
| Height | 20-30 inches |
| Width | 20-30 inches |
| Flowering Season | Insignificant |
| Flower Color | Insignificant |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Wet |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | No |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | No |
| Native Origins | N/A |
| Year Introduced | 1999 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Cut back in fall. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Divide or remove old plants and replace with new plants. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
