Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Cord Grass, Tall Marshgrass, Sloughgrass
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: August-September
Height: 6' to 8'
Spacing: 18” to 24”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet to Medium
USDA Zone: 4a-9b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 6600
Forming dense colonies of tall-vegetation, this water-loving grass is an important source of protective cover and nesting habitat for many wetland birds and wildlife. With attractive, succulent foliage, it is loved by Canadian Geese, ducks, mallards, and muskrats for it's seeds and tender leaves. Growing four to seven feet tall, this grass is somewhat aggressive, and will tolerate occasional mowing. Turning a golden-tan in Autumn, this wild grass is not only fantastic for naturalizing wetlands, but beautiful as well!
