Inland Saltgrass

Inland Saltgrass (Distichlis spicata) is a tough, spreading native grass with an interesting specialty: it handles salty, difficult soils that would stop many other plants in their tracks. Its dense underground rhizomes allow it to gradually fill an area, making it useful where you want a durable, low-maintenance grass rather than a delicate ornamental.

Once established, saltgrass is particularly well suited to hot, dry Utah landscapes. It isn't showy in the traditional flowering-plant sense, but its fine-textured foliage and spreading habit can provide a natural-looking groundcover, especially in areas where irrigation is limited or soil conditions are less than ideal.