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Alkali Sacaton
Sporobolus airoides
Alkali Sacaton
In stock · from $14.99
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-23.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Attracts birds.
Quick answers
How big does Alkali Sacaton get?
About 4' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Alkali Sacaton need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Alkali Sacaton need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Alkali Sacaton grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Alkali Sacaton deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Alkali Sacaton in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Alkali Sacaton wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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