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2026 Availability- Expected pickup date is April 27th 

Giant Sacaton Grass (Sporobolus wrightii)  is the largest of all our native grasses, growing to an enormous 8-10' tall at maturity, even taller than Pampas Grass! This impressive giant was can be used as a non-woody windbreak or privacy screen when planted together, or truly spectacular specimen plant when planted alone. Tall, narrow leaves grow in a clump with an open and sometimes draping form. Large, showy blooms appear in late-summer and create a misty appearance, looking especially impressive in early morning and late evening light. But the best part about Giant Sacaton grass? It's incredible versatility! Grow this plant in any soil type, even hard clay that is not well draining, and any watering schedule from xeric (with occasional supplemental watering if the summer is dry) to traditional landscape watering and fertilizer. Use this plant as an alternative to Old World large grasses, some of which have shown invasive tendancies. Giant Sacaton is moderately tolerant of urban pollution and city sites.

Giant Sacaton Grass

$14.99Price
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  • Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish) (may require a few supplemental waterings in dry summers), Low (1/2" every 10-14 days), or Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days). 

    Mature Size: 8 - 10' tall and 6' wide

    Spacing: 5 - 6' apart or more

    Season: Warm-season grass

    Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8

    Light Requirement: Full Sun

    Deer Resistant: Yes

    Salt Tolerant: Yes

    Soils: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils 

  • Plants in the Sporobolus genus are host species for 1 known native pollinator in northern Utah. Giant Sacaton Grass also provides seeds, cover, and habitat for birds and other animals. 

Salt Lake Spring Sale May 2nd! Nursery opening May 7th

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