American cupscale

American cupscale (Sacciolepis striata) 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, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green.
It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: cuttings, seed, sod. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a rapid rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.3, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has low 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 Sacciolepis striata 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:Sacciolepis Category:Native perennial grasses and sedges Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs