alkali sacaton
Sporobolus airoides (alkali sacaton)
| Botanical Name | Sporobolus airoides |
| Common Name | alkali sacaton |
| Family | Poaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread | 2-4ft x 2-3ft (60-120cm x 60-90cm) |
| Flower Color | Pinkish Red |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Native range: Western United States |
| Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate |
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