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Alkali Sacaton

Description

Alkali Sacaton is a warm season, native, perennial bunch grass known for growing in alkaline, riparian, and dry areas.  It is typically used as a reclamation grass and it has a deep and fibrous root system that helps with erosion control.  It can establish on a wide range of soils and once established it can survive both drought and inundation.  Once it is established it makes large bunches and can be moderate to good forage for horses and cows.  It provides excellent leafy groundcover for birds. Typical germination period is 7 to 10 days when conditions are right.

Details

Type

Warm Grass

Purpose

Reclamation and Erosion

Latin Name

Reclamation and Erosion

Zone

NA

Height

20″ – 40″

Cool/Warm

Warm

Sun/Shade Tolerance

1 – Very Sunny

Min. Precipitation

10″ – 15″

Seeds Per Pound

1750000

Planting Rate

2 – 3 pls lbs/ac

Native/Introduced

Native

Annual/Perrenial

Perennial

Growth Pattern

Bunch

Additional Information

Variety Release Sheet

NA

USDA Sheet

https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_spai.pdf

Questions?

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