Seaside Arrowgrass vs Pinegrass - TreeTime.ca

Seaside Arrowgrass vs Pinegrass

Triglochin maritima

Calamagrostis rubescens

CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM GROW

Seaside Arrowgrass
Pinegrass

Seaside Arrowgrass is a native perennial commonly found in wetlands, salt marshes, and moist meadows. It is especially suitable for difficult growing sites. Its dense root system helps stabilize soil, while also providing food, cover, and habitat for small animals within the wetland community.

Seaside Arrowgrass is suitable for shoreline stabilization, wetland restoration, and naturalization projects.

Pinegrass is a hardy, native perennial grass common in forested regions of western North America. It is an important understory species and is typically found beneath conifer canopies. Due to its spreading nature and ability to form dense mats that cover the forest floor, it helps stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

It provides forage for wildlife and livestock, shelter for small animals, and seeds for birds, playing an important ecological role in woodland ecosystems. Pinegrass is well-suited for ecological restoration, soil stabilization, and naturalization projects.

Seaside Arrowgrass Quick Facts

Pinegrass Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Height: 0.8 m (2.5 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: any
Moisture: wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Spreading: rhizomes-low, seeds-low
Spreading: rhizomes - medium, seeds - low

Toxicity: can be toxic to humans and livestock

Flowers: very small, pinkish-white, hair like
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB
Other Names: common arrowgrass, common bog arrowgrass, shore arrowgrass
Other Names: pine reedgrass