Saltgrass

Saltgrass (Distichlis spicata) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green.
It grows slowly from rhizomes to a height of about 1.1 feet with roots at least 2 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 6.4-10, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Distichlis spicata profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Distichlis Category:Native perennial grasses and sedges Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs