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Puccinellia distans, popularly known as Weeping Alkaligrass or European Alkali Grass, is native to Europe, but also graces most of North America's landscapes, showcasing its adaptability. This perennial herb is a wonder for moist habitats, often flourishing in saline soils found along the edges of salted roads. Stand in awe of its hollow stems that reach impressive heights of 1-2 feet. Weeping alkaligrass boasts a widespread array of branches, with lower ones reflexed, decorated with several rough-haired spikelets containing beautiful flowers. As a cool season, perennial sod-former, it's an ecological marvel with a vigorous, shallow, fibrous root system. Its resilience sees it withstand periodic flooding and shallow water tables, truly a testament of its survival abilities. Experience its moderate palatability and its excellent use as a turfgrass. Watch it bloom from June to July, its pollination carried out by the wind. This grass species is ideal for establishing cover on saline soils, promising a flourishing green landscape. Bring home the European Alkali Grass and bask in its beauty all year round!