Coastal sandbur
Cenchrus spinifex

- Poaceae
- Monocot
- Annual, Perennial
- Graminoid
About Coastal sandbur
Coastal sandbur is a native grass that brings wonderful wildlife value to your garden. Birds love the seeds, and the fine texture creates a graceful, natural look in your landscape. This hardy little graminoid is perfectly adapted to coastal conditions where many other plants struggle. It's a true survivor that earns its place by feeding local birds and adding movement and life to your garden beds.
Growing coastal sandbur is refreshingly simple. It thrives in sandy, well-drained soil and loves sunshine. Plant it where you want a casual, beach-cottage feel. Whether you treat it as an annual or let it come back as a perennial, it asks very little of you. Water it occasionally until established, then step back and enjoy. Your coastal garden will thank you.
Native to 46 states
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin