Also known as Cordgrass · 24 saves
Spartina
Spartina, the genus most gardeners know as cordgrass. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Spartina varieties
Species of Spartina
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Spartina in Sow
Save the Spartina you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Spartina questions
How many types of Spartina are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Spartina varieties. The most popular — ranked by 24 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Spartina grow in?
Across its varieties, Spartina covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Spartina bloom?
Most Spartina varieties bloom in mid-summer, early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Spartina should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.