Spartina maritima
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Spartina maritima

Cape cordgrass · Small cordgrass · Small cord-grass · Small cordgras · Common Cord-grass

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
20
Observations
70

Description

Source: leafsnap

Sporobolus maritimus, or synonymously as Spartina maritima, the small cordgrass, is a species of cordgrass native to the coasts of western and southern Europe and western Africa, from the Netherlands west across southern England to southern Ireland, and south along the Atlantic coast to Morocco and also on the Mediterranean Sea coasts. There is also a disjunct population on the Atlantic coasts of Namibia and South Africa.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Cape cordgrass is a perennial, herbaceous, sun-loving plant that comes from open habitats and commonly grows in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Cape cordgrass can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, yet its distribution may still be restricted by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with adequate rainfall or watering. Long stretches of cloudy, rainy weather and sustained high temperatures can increase the chance of Cape cordgrass dying. During winter, protecting it from cold can enhance its survival.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Cape cordgrass needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, placing some compost around the base of the plant can effectively supply the necessary nourishment. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and improves the plant’s resistance to diseases and pests.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Spartina
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Morocco, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, South Africa, Namibia, Mauritania, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Belgium, Portugal

Tags (5)

Common Names (6)

en Cape cordgrass
en Small cordgrass
en Small cord-grass
en Small cordgras
en Common Cord-grass
en Seabeach Cordgrass