Sporobolus anglicus (common cordgrass) is a species of cordgrass that originated in southern England in about 1870 and is a neonative species in Britain. It was reclassified as Sporobolus anglicus after a taxonomic revision in 2014, but Spartina anglica is still in common usage.: 1119 It is an allotetraploid species derived from the hybrid Sporobolus × townsendii, which arose when the European native cordgrass Sporobolus maritimus (Small Cordgrass) hybridised with the introduced American Sporobolus alterniflorus (Smooth Cordgrass).It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing 0.4–1.3 metres (1–4 ft) tall, yellowish green in spring and summer, and turning light brown in autumn and winter. The leaves are 20–60 centimetres (8–24 in) long, and 1.5 centimetres (1⁄2 in) broad at the base, tapering to a point. It produces flowers and seeds on only one side of the stalk. The flowers are a yellowish-green, turning brown by the winter.
Common cordgrass is fairly disease-resistant and is typically not susceptible to illnesses. With regard to care, this plant is quite low-maintenance. When kept outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and bigger plants usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Common cordgrasst is appropriate for anyone who has outdoor space, like a garden or a deck, and it does not demand a great deal of gardening experience.
How to keep Spartina Anglica.
Light
Common cordgrass is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats, commonly growing in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sunlight.
Temperature
Common cordgrass comes from tropical areas, which are generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It is sensitive to abrupt temperature changes and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It typically does not tolerate cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Common cordgrass needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, applying compost around the base of the plant can effectively supply the nourishment it requires. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and improves the plant's resistance to diseases and pests.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Spartina
- Family
- Poaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 0.3 m to 1.22 m
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Fall
- Native Area
- Cyprus, United Kingdom
Other names.
