Inland saltgrass
Inland saltgrass
Distichlis spicata
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
10-Apr
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
6500
Counties:
Apache County,
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Graham County,
Maricopa County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Yavapai County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Not commonly available
Notes:
host for red rust (infects spinach)
Citations:
Aldon & Pase 1981; Cluff et al. 1983; Marquis et al. 1984