Smooth Cord Grass | Spartina alterniflora in Family Poaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Spartina alterniflora whose common name is Smooth Cord Grass which belongs to the family Poaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Smooth Cord Grass is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Thick leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Smooth Cord Grass are narrow.

Smooth Cor d Grass produces white flowers and blooms in summer and spring

The plant can be propagated by cutting.

Spartina alterniflora whose common name is Smooth Cord Grass blooms in summer and spring

Spartina alterniflora belongs to the plant family Poaceae. Like most aquatic plants Smooth Cord Grass needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.

Smooth Cord Grass can reach a height of 4 feet.