Scientific Name
Sporobolis airoides

Common Name
Alkali dropseed

Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Height: 5'
Light Requirements: Sun
Soil/Moisture: Tolerates a wide range of soil types; drought tolerant
Form/Texture: Coarse texture; clump; loose flowing mound
Inflorescence: Open panicles in summer; strong pink cast; drys to silver
Comments: Gray green leaves; turns yellow in fall and light tan in winter
Cultivars: --
 

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