Saltgrass
Saltgrass
Distichlis spicata
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
4-10 lbs/acre
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
6500
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Tortoise habitat
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Not commonly available