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Giant Sacaton

Sporobolus wrightii

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Plant Attributes

Height

5-7′

Width

3-5′

Soil Moisture

Moderate watering to very dry

Hardiness

USDA zones 5-8 (has been grown up to 7,000′)

Culture

Garden loam, clay or sandy soil

Year Introduced

2006

Deer Resistant

Yes

Flower color

Grass

Yes

Heavy Clay

Yes

Native

Yes

Part shade/part sun

Yes

Sandy soil

Yes

Sun

Yes

Xeric

Yes

Zone 5

Yes

Zone 6

Yes

Zone 7

Yes

Zone 8

Yes

Description

Extravagant fountains of luxuriant foliage create a focal point in the Xeriscape garden. A wonderful Southwestern native alternative to pampas grass. Perennial.