
Plants of the Southwest
Sporobolus wrightii
Giant Sacaton
Giant Sacaton is an impressive no-care ornamental grass for your meadow or border. Branched, golden feathery seed heads to 7 ft. with leaves about half that height; 3-4 ft. wide. Grows 2,000 - 7,000 ft. elevation in dry, sandy open ground or rocky slopes. Zones 5-8.
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