Prairie Cordgrass
Spartina pectinata
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Prairie Cordgrass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateFast
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-8
Graceful fine texture, the native Prairie Cordgrass (Spartina pectinata) is an ornamental native Prairie Grass that features arching green foliage and airy plumes/seed heads in the summer. Highly adaptable, these native plants handle moist to wet conditions, grow fast, and can grow tall!
These tough plants can react up to 4-6 feet and are taller when in bloom. These native residents of the Tall Grass Prairies are larval Host Plants for Skipper Butterflies and Tussock Moths, plus provide wildlife and songbirds nesting and shelter. The seed heads become late-season accents nearly 8 feet in height.
These warm-season Grasses are hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 8 and are fantastic wetland grasses that grow well in average moisture soils too! The cream and green flowering stems turn brown in the autumn while the green foliage becomes brilliant gold!
Planting and Application:
These clumping wetland Grasses are amazing at stabilizing soil along streams and pond banks, or on moist slopes and hillsides that frequently erode due to rushing rainwater. Plant two feet apart in a zigzag pattern and within a couple years the clumps will grow together to create a solid mat.
Prairie Cordgrass is fantastic to have as backdrops to Rain Gardens and in rows and groupings around the HVAC unit drains. Create Gutter Gardens with these tall Grasses that work as both anchors by your home's hardscapes and soften corners. Mix with Rush Grass, Sedges, and wetland or marsh plants for a unique water garden!
Create wet prairie restoration and wildlife bioswales with these tall Ornamental Grasses. Balance your local ecosystem and support pollinators, and wildlife, while adding tall privacy and screening all growing season with Prairie Cordgrass!
- Tall Airy Fine-Textured Green Perennial Grass
- Airy Plumes Turn Green to Cream to Tan
- Brilliant Gold Fall Color
- Pollinator Host Plant & Wildlife Shelter
- Backdrops, Water Gardens, Garden Anchors & Native Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant these Native Grasses in well-drained soil that remains moist, but these tough plants can handle occasional drought once established. Plant in full sun for the best height and vigor, but Cordgrass can handle some afternoon/partial shade too. These warm-season Grasses should be pruned back in the early spring to clear the way for the new growth.
- Sun, Sun, Sun!
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Deadhead/Prune Late Autumn
- Deer Seldom Bother Them
Restore wetlands and native tallgrass prairies with Prairie Cordgrass from Nature Hills! You'll love these airy perennial ornamental grasses in your landscape year after year!
