


Plants of the Southwest
Sporobolus airoides
Alkali Sacaton
Attractive reclamation grass or ornamental, Alkali Sacaton has light, airy seed heads borne well above the bluish foliage. A bunchgrass 2-5 ft. tall. Easy to establish. Stabilizes blowing sand. Seeding rate: 1/4 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. Reclamation: 6 lbs. per acre. Zones 4-7.
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