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Giant Sacaton

Sporobolus wrightii

Illustration of Giant Sacaton

Giant Sacaton is a grass for focal point, structure, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Aug, Sep, Oct.

TypeGrass
Mature height180 cm
Spread120 cm
Aspectfull sun
FoliageDeciduous
HardinessUSDA 5a-10b
Pollinator-friendlyNo
Pet-safeNot confirmed

Where to use it in a border

At around 180 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 120 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 5a to 10b, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil.

Border Builder uses Giant Sacaton's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Native Xeriscape (low-water)

Sources

Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: