| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Rhizomatous |
| Flood Tolerance | Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Fair |
| Salt Tolerance | Excellent |
| Soil PH | Basic to Neutral |
| Soil Type | Medium to Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 1,200,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 30-60 cm |
Weeping Alkaligrass
Puccinellia distans, introduced
- Smaller plant than Nuttall’s alkaligrass
- Very salt tolerant
- Can withstand partial shade
- Cool season perennial
- Shallow, fibrous root system
- Native to Europe but now present in most of North America
