Distichlis spicata
$1.65 – $7.30
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Saltgrass
This rhizomatous grass grows 6”-1′ tall and is the only host plant for the larvae of the wandering skipper butterfly, Panoquina errans. Space 15-24″ apart.
Found in salt and brackish coastal marshes, this plant can tolerate poor, salty soil and will grow into large monocultures.
It is an important food source for geese and other birds.
Lifeform: Grass
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies
| Container | D-16-O, TB2, 4", Stub, TB2S, TB2S-o |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | It is an important food source for geese and other birds and is the only host plant for the larvae of the wandering skipper butterfly, Panoquina errans. |
| Historical Uses | It has been used as a condiment and medicine by a number of California Native Americans. Saltgrass is a dermatological aide, heart medicine, dietary aide, and cold remedy. |
| Distribution | Native to California and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 3280 feet |
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| Habitat | Coastal, salt-marsh |
