= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Sporobolus airoides
very low
tan
August and September
2 to 3 ft.
2 to 3 ft.
Yes
western United States
sun
USDA zones 4-9
not specified
Alkali sacaton is a native, warm-season bunch grass that can be used as an ornamental grass. It grows naturally in the Colorado Springs area.
The thin leaves grow as a small mound. In mid to late summer, it produces large, airy seedheads that create a beautiful pink hue above the leaves. The seedheads remain on the plant for a long time so it has a long season of interest.
It can tolerate dry conditions and flooding, alkaline and salty soils, making it a very adaptable plant. Birds like to eat the seeds.
There are several alkali sacaton grasses growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. The leaves are not very noticeable, but the seedheads are quite beautiful. It is a very good choice for a low water landscape. When planting, give each plant enough space to feature its beautiful outward growth.
Cut old stems to ground level in spring before new growth begins.
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