Sporobolus wright is the largest of all our native grasses growing to enormous size at maturity. Blooming in mid-summer, the flower spikes vary in color from blonde to bronze. This ornamental grass is a drought resistant/drought tolerant perennial plant (xeric). Exclusive.
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Giant Sacaton Grass
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Sporobolus wrightii Windbreaker (Los Lunas Form)
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Wheat
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
8-10' tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
6' wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Summer
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care)
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Winter Interest
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Awards
 
   
 
Plant Select
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Special Groups
 
   
 
High Country Gardens Introduction
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
West, Western Only, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall