Sporobolus wrightii (Big Sacaton) is a striking, warm-season bunchgrass native to the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, reaching 4 to 6 feet tall (up to 8 feet in bloom). Its fine-textured, arching foliage and tall, feathery seed heads provide a bold yet airy presence from summer through winter, attracting birds and offering habitat. Highly adaptable, it thrives in full sun and various soils, tolerating heat, drought, and seasonal flooding, making it ideal for riparian restoration, bioswales, and water-efficient landscapes. Low maintenance and long-lived, it pairs well with native perennials and grasses, benefiting from a late-winter cutback to refresh spring growth.
- Common Name:
- Giant Sacaton
- Mature Height:
- 4'-6'
- Mature Spread:
- 3-5'
- Exposure:
- Sun/Part Sun
- Growth:
- Winter Dormant
- Flower Color:
- Tan
- Foliage Color:
- Grey-Green
- Flower Time:
- Summer
