Distichlis spicata stricta
Inland Saltgrass (Native)

Distichlis spicata stricta
Inland Saltgrass (Native)


Distichlis spicata stricta,
Inland Saltgrass (Native)

Low growing, 6 – 12 inches, perennial, rhizomatous, sod-forming, warm-season grass.  Grows best on medium to fine texture, very salty and alkaline soils that are poorly drained with a high water table.  Only fair forage, best in the summer.  Useful in situations where it’s high alkaline, salt tolerances and sod-forming characteristics are needed. Minimum precip. is 8 inches. Plant late spring or summer ¼ – ½ inch deep.  518,000 seeds/lb.

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