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Alkali sacaton

Sporobolus airoides

Alkali sacaton (Sporobolus airoides) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Jun–Nov.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 21 U.S. states, including AR, AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 2'–5'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jun–Nov
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Alkali sacaton (Sporobolus airoides) — *Sporobolus airoides* — Alkali sacaton. Photo by Matt Lavin via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Alkali sacaton (Sporobolus airoides) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Jun–Nov. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, alkali sacaton pairs naturally with: Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Awlfruit sedge (Carex stipata), Broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia), Bunching side oats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula var. caespitosa).