Alkali sacaton

This is a 1-3 ft., warm-season, perennial grass growing in large, tough bunches.

The name sacaton is derived from the Aztec/Nahuatl word for grass, zacatl.

It is enjoyed for its lacy seed heads that create a pink-hued haze above the foliage. Alkali Sacaton flowers for a many months, beginning in June. Its narrow, gray-green leaves turn blond in the fall.

This hardy grass is also tolerant of saline soils.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Bees, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control