Description

Sporobolus pumilus , (Spartina patens), Meadow Hay, Salt Meadow Hay, Native Grasses, Perennial Grass Plugs, Native Wetland Plant

Aquatic animal habitat support:
High Wildlife Value:
Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
Erosion Control:
FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands:
Flood Tolerant:
Grass/ Sedge/ Rush:
Herbaceous Emergent:
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
Moist Soil:
Native to Coastal Regions:
OBL- Almost always occur in wetlands:
Occasionally wet soil (non tidal):
Perennial:
Saline tolerant: yes
Salt Tolerant: yes
Sandy soil, coarse texture:
Small Mammals:
Songbirds:
Threatened / Endangered:
Waterfowl:
Wet soil (Tidal): yes
Full Sun:
Botanic Name (s): Spartina patens

Common Name(s): Meadow hay, salt meadow hay, salt meadow cordgrass

Mature height :1-3ft

Bloom Time:July-September

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Soil moisture: Wet

Soil Ph:5.3-7.5

Soil Type: Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture

Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay

Sandy soil, coarse texture

Salinity: 0-35ppt

Native Habitat: coastal salt and brackish tidal marshes, irregularly flooded marsh at or above mean high tide

Notes: Forms large mats, excellent for shore erosion control, stabilization

Flood Tolerant Erosion Control

Average Wildlife Value: SongbirdsGame Birds Small Mammals Waterfowl

OBL- Almost always occur in wetlands

Native to Coastal Regions

Threatened / Endangered:Oregon, Washington

Native Perennial Grass / Sedge / Rush

Native Herbaceous Emergent

Aquatic animal habitat support

Spartina grass plays an important role in the estuary food web. The grass provides food directly and indirectly to many animals. Insects such as grasshoppers eat the grass, and spiders prey on insects eating the grass. Algae and detritus floating in the water stick to the grass stems.

Sporobolus pumilus , (Spartina patens), Meadow Hay, Salt Meadow Hay, Native Grasses, Perennial Grass Plugs, Native Wetland Plant

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