Sporobolus airoides

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Sporobolus airoides

Alkali Sacaton

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Grass grows to 3' x 3'. It has grayish green leaves. Fall color is yellow turning tan. Pink flowers clusters appear in summer and fall with erect, showy plumes to 5'. Tolerant of the alkaline soils of the southwest. A good reclamation plant as well as an ornamental. Deep rooted, durable and drought tolerant.

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.