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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

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

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.