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    Sporobolus wrightii

    Also Known As

    • Big Sacaton Dropseed
    • Giant Sacaton

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Sporobolus wrightii plant details

    Sporobolus wrightii is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sporobolus wrightii

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: clumping, focal point, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sporobolus wrightii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, clay, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Extravagant fountains of luxuriant foliage create a focal point in the Xeriscape garden. A wonderful Southwestern native alternative to pampas grass. Perennial. Garden loam, clay or sandy soil. USDA zones 5-8 (has been grown up to 7,000').

    By: Plant Select®

    Gardening facts about Sporobolus wrightii plant

    How to Grow Sporobolus wrightii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Sporobolus heterolepsis

    aka Sporobolus heterolepis, Prairie Dropseed

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Sporobolus heterolepsis foliage, form by Daderot
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    Sporobolus airoides

    aka Agrostis airoides, Sporobolus airoides, Alakali Dropseed, Alkali Sacaton, Alkali Sacaton

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Sporobolus airoides flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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