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Ammophila breviligulata

American beach grass

This sleek, clumping grass is known on the East Coast for its value in stabilizing dunes: placed in sandy or porous soils, it can extend its root system up to 20 feet deep! Tolerant of high wind, drought, salt, and intense sun, this grass looks great in difficult locations.

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Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-10


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen
• Groundcover
• Massing


North American Distribution


American beach grass - Ammophila breviligulata from Native Plant Trust
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(c) Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust
(c) Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust