Giant sacaton grass
Sporobolus wrightii
Giant sacaton grass has fountains of luxurious foliage that create a focal point in the low-water garden. It's a wonderful, native grass from the Southwest. (See its native range.) An excellent, low-water alternative to thirsty grasses like maiden hair grass and pampas grass.
Learn more about giant sacaton grass here. Tips from the pros: Plant where it will have room to grow. It can take 2-3 years to reach its full size. As with all ornamental grasses, leave the seed heads for winter interest and bird forage. Cut plants back in spring to 1-2' above the ground.
Learn more about giant sacaton grass here. Tips from the pros: Plant where it will have room to grow. It can take 2-3 years to reach its full size. As with all ornamental grasses, leave the seed heads for winter interest and bird forage. Cut plants back in spring to 1-2' above the ground.
| Plant Type | Grasses |
| Height | 60-84 inches |
| Width | 48-60 inches |
| Flowering Season | Late summer to fall |
| Flower Color | Blonde aging to bronze |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | No |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AZ, CA, NM, OK, SC, TX, UT |
| Year Introduced | 2006 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Cut/shear back every spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, long lived plant that is well behaved. Will not die out in the center. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 7500 ft. |
