Sporobolus airoides


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Alkali Sacaton

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Description

Habitat plains-montane, moist-dry alkaline soil
Soil clay, loam Sun full sun
Annual Precipitation 5-20 inches USDA Zones 3-7
Growth Season warm Growth Form bunchgrass
Height 20-40 inches Width 12-24 inches
Seeds per lb 1,700,000 Lbs per acre 1-2

Germination Information

No pretreatment or 28 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring on soil surface or to 1/16 inch deep. Takes up to 2 weeks to germinate.

Cultivar Information

Salado (pdf) originally collected near Claunch NM at 1800 m, 30 cm annual precipitation

 

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

 

 

Geographic Range