Alkali Sacaton is a tough, resilient grass that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. Happy in full sun or partial shade, this grass can adapt to just about any soil, and can even tolerate saline situations. Alkali Sacaton will form a clump to about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Rosy-tan flower spikes are produced in the summer months.
Sporobolus airoides (Alkali Sacaton)
Sporobolus airoides
Alkali Sacaton
Alkali Sacaton is a tough, resilient grass that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. Happy in full sun or partial shade, this grass can adapt to just about any soil, and can even tolerate saline situations. Alkali Sacaton will form a clump to about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Rosy-tan flower spikes are produced in the summer months.
| Plant Type | Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 5 (-20° F) |
| Flower Color | Rose |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 3 (ft) |
| Spread | 4 (ft) |
| Spacing | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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