General info: Spartina patens, commonly called saltmeadow cordgrass, is a North American native grass that thrives in dry to wet soil in full sun. This perennial grass is typically found in salt marsh margins. Saltmeadow cordgrass is typically inundated at high tide and dries out during low tide. This is a very important species for the ecosystem of salt marshes. Its extensive root systems help to stabilize the soil of marshes and also provides protection for many animals that live in these marsh systems.

Landscape uses: Spartina patens is a very important and useful native species. Firstly, this species is a main stabilizer for the soil in marsh and dune systems. This species is typically used in restoration jobs.