Botanical Name: Sporobolus airoides | |
Common Name: Alkali Sacaton; Alkali Dropseed |
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Native Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walkways
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Lawn Alternative, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a