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Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Height: 3-4 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2006 Plant Select Winner

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Common names
  • Sacaton
  • Big Sacaton
  • Alkali Sacaton

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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-09-03
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2022-09-02
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-10-07
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-09-03
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Comments:
  • Posted by Ispahan (Chicago - Zone 6a) on Nov 7, 2011 10:22 AM concerning plant:
    Another lovely native grass. It tends to do best with slightly less than full sun and ample moisture. Once mature, it is very showy and the bloom heads have an unusual popcorn-like scent that can be very pleasant.
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jul 17, 2018 1:18 PM concerning plant:
    Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) is a 2003 introduction from High Country Gardens.

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