Ammophila breviligulata (Cape American Beach Grass)

Also know as American Beach grass or Cape American Beach Grass. Most people simply know it as "dune grass"

This grass is a native found from North Carolina to New England as well as the Great Lakes Region.

A very vigorous grower this grass has been used to stabilize dunes all over the East Coast. This plant thrives in a beach environment often putting roots down to 18".

As it's name suggests it is found in the dunes above the high tide mark.

 

 

Cape American Beach Grass

 

beach grass field

Fields of cultivated beach grass

Beach Grass Plugs are now sold out for the season. Dormant culms will be available in early October. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Cape Coastal Nursery is a supplier of bare root culms as well as plugs during season. Bare root plants are available when they are dormant. The typical dormancy period is Mid October to Mid April.

Volume discounts are available. Beach grass is available for pickup or delivery.

We are the beach grass experts. Please consider us for your next planting. No quantity is too small.

Beach Grass information and planting instructions

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