Vans ‘Cape’ American Beach Grass
Botanical Name: Ammophila Breviligulata ‘Cape’
Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Mature Height: 1-3'
Growth Rate: Fast
Seed Source: Michigan
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| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 2500 | 10000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDCSS08 |
| 1.49 | 1.13 | 0.76 | 0.34 | 0.28 | |||
Notes
The Cape Dune Grass variety will tolerate salt water.
Uses
Cape Dune Grass is commonly used for seaside landscape, stabilizing dunes, providing erosion control.
Wildlife Value
Turtles find protection and shelter for turtles from hurricanes and storms.
History & Lore
Cape Dune Grass originated from Sandy Neck in Barnstable, Massachusetts. This variety of dune grass was chosen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) due to is favorable wide leaf surface and ability to produce multiple stems.
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Tree Type
Grass
Tree Subtype
Grass
Mature Height
1-3'
Mature Spread
.5-1'
Growth Rate
Fast
Seed Source
Michigan
Sun Preference
Full sun
Soil PH Range
5.5-6.5
Soil Preference
Well drained sandy soil
Tolerant
Drought
Intolerant
Poor draining soils
Diseases
Ergot fungus, minimal
Pests
Beetles, moths, wasps, flies, crickets
