Supplying Dune Grass to the Southeastern United States
American Beach Grass
A. breviligulata or American beachgrass is a perennial which is native to the north and mid-Atlantic coasts. Beach grass is effective at stabilizing dunes because of its fast establishment and rhizomatous growth habit.
Bitter Panicum
P. amarum is a perennial with a stout stem and blue green leaves. It is a very climate tolerant plant found naturally from New England to Mexico and helps stabilize the ground through rhizomes.
Planting Info
- Warm season perennial
- Optimum planting dates: March to May
- Runners planted in 6 to 8 inch trenches
Planting Info
- Cool season grass
- Optimum planting dates: November to March
- Sprigs typically planted 8 to 10 inches deep
- Spaced from 2 to 3 feet apart
American Beach Grass Plant
Bitter Panicum growing on the coast of Emerald Isle, NC
