Seacoast Bluestem is a native grass of coastal dunes and sandy Atlantic coastal plain habitats, one of the dominant grasses of stabilized dune systems from New England to Florida. It provides ground cover on erosion-prone sandy soils and food and nesting material for many coastal birds.
Best time to see a Seacoast Bluestem
The best time to see a Seacoast Bluestem is October–January, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 438 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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