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Sporobolus wrightii

Giant Dropseed or Sacaton

Plant photo of: Sporobolus wrightii
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Feather seed heads to 7' in late summer. Plants reach to 3-4'. Grows from 2000-7000' in dry, alkaline, sandy open ground or rocky slopes. A great accent grass. Cut back in late winter for fresh regrowth. Gray green leaves fade to yellow for fall then to beige in winter. the summer blooms are very showy. Very tough and deep rooted. Good for alkaline conditions.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

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

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.