Marshhay Cordgrass (Spartina patens) is a versatile and resilient native perennial grass that typically grows between 1 to 3 feet tall and features dark green stems with slender, rolled leaf blades that give it a distinctive wiry appearance. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it adaptable to various light conditions. It is well-suited for saline to brackish marshes, sandy beaches, low dunes, tidal flats, and marsh ridges. This grass prefers moist to wet soils, is highly tolerant of irregular inundations and can grow in a wide range of soil types, from coarse sands to silty clay sediments. Marshhay Cordgrass is also an excellent choice for creating habitats that support local wildlife, including birds and other small animals that eat the seeds.
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