As the name implies Salt Grass is native to salt marshes and seepages. It spreads from rhizomes  and has potential as coarse turf in difficult areas. It is tolerant of heat  drought  salty or alkaline water and soil  and is tough and resilient  making it a useful choice for large-scale coverage  erosion control and coastal restoration work. It is a warm season grass with gray-green leaves  that does well in sun with some summer water. It is a food source for butterfly larvae.