Sporobolus airoides (Alkali sacaton)

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Tolerates drought, heat, and a wide range of soil conditions, including saline.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Architectural, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Very Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Low
Low Desert = Low

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Western United States, Central United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic