Sporobolus airoides
Alkali Sacaton or Dropseed
Description
This attractive grass reaches 4' tall and 2' wide. Pink inflorescences which look like wispy flowers, appear in summer and fall. These inflorescences are actually seed heads that attract birds; cattle and horses will eat them too! Leaves are long, thin and gray green; will curl if it goes dormant. This grass is used for revegetation; it can grow in alkaline, moist soils. It does best in full sun in hot areas.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very 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
Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Park, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.