Seashore dropseed, although not a dominant dune plant in Louisiana, is frequently 

 found in scattered patches colonizing newly accreted sand. This species often forms 

 embryo dunes gulfward of the primary dune line and invades washover sites with salt 

 meadow hay. Sporobolus has an extensive fibrous root system making it suitable for sand 

 stabilization. This low growing, perennial grass spreads by rhizomes and occasional 

 stolons. Culms are stiff and 15 to 20 cm tall. Leaves are numerous and 5 to 10 cm long. 



Propagation of this plant is generally by pieces of rhizomes which root readily. 

 Since this plant towers prolifically in Louisiana, however, the potential for the 

 production of viable seeds is present and plant establishment by seed may be an 

 alternative propagation methods. Seashore dropseed should be planted in early spring 

 either as transplants or rhizome pieces. Plants should be spaced at 46-cm centers and be 

 planted at a depth of approximately 10 cm. 



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Figure 7. Sporobolus virginicus , seashore dropseed. 



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