natural herbs
Cord Grass
Spartina anglica
Herb: Cord Grass
Latin name: Spartina anglica
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
130 cm(4 1/4 foot)
Habitat of Cord Grass:
Tidal mud flats.Other uses of the herb:
The plants have an extensive root system and can be used for soil stabilization along rivers and marshes.Propagation of Cord Grass:
Seed - sow in a greenhouse in spring and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Plant out in the summer if sufficient growth has been made, otherwise overwinter them in a cold frame and plant them out in the following spring. Division in spring.Cultivation of the herb:
Tidal mud flats.Medicinal use of Cord Grass:
None knownKnown hazards of Spartina anglica:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.