Windbreaker Los Lunas Sacaton Grass
Sporobolus wrightii
spor-OB-oh-lus RITE-ee
Perennials: Ornamental grass
Sacaton Grass
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Reddish to purplish tones with an open form. Pink flowers form a mist-like display. Loves moisture and fertilizer. Cut back in early spring before the new foliage appears. A terrific native substitute for pampas grass.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Gray-Green
Blooming Time
Late Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
6–10 ft
Spread
6–10 ft
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Windbreak
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Minimal Fertilizer Needed
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring Division