Sand cordgrass
Sporobolus bakeri
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
36"–60" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
FL, GA
A coarse, clump-forming perennial grass with narrow, arching blue-green blades and tall, narrow seed head spikes in late summer. Forms substantial clumps over time and requires consistently moist to wet soil, making it well suited to rain gardens, pond edges, or low spots that collect runoff.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sand cordgrass is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: backyard only, mid zone.
- Requires consistently moist to wet soil and is best suited to rain gardens or pond edges rather than typical HOA beds
Wildlife value
Dense clumps provide nesting and shelter cover for birds and small wildlife, and seed heads are a food source for birds in fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Sand cordgrass need?
- Sand cordgrass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Sand cordgrass bloom?
- Sand cordgrass blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Sand cordgrass native?
- Sand cordgrass (Sporobolus bakeri) is native to FL, GA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Sand cordgrass HOA-friendly?
- Sand cordgrass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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