Alkali Sacaton, Zacate Alcalino, Agrostis airoides
Long-lived, Sporobolus airoides (Alkali Sacaton) is a warm-season, densely tufted perennial grass forming attractive bunches of long narrow arching leaves. The fine textured leaves range in color from silvery-green in summer to golden with orange hues in the fall and fade to light bronze in winter. From early summer to late fall, a cloudy haze of slightly reddish seed heads rise on tall, erect stems above the foliage mound. The small mature seeds drop to the ground in the fall. The seeds provide food for birds and the thick foliage offers protected shelter for nesting. Tough and beautiful, Alkali Sacaton is tolerant of flooding, drought, and saline-alkaline conditions. Undemanding, virtually disease and pest free, Alkali Sacaton provides weeks of interest in the landscape, adding soft color, texture and graceful movement. It is often used as an ornamental landscape grass. Its deep, penetrating roots make it a popular choice for erosion control.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, New York, Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, Northeast, California, North Dakota, Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, South Carolina, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, New York, Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, Northeast, California, North Dakota, Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, South Carolina, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Sporobolus airoides (Alkali Sacaton) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
---|---|---|
Sporobolus airoides (Alkali Sacaton) | N/A | Buy Plants |
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!