Unavailable
Big Sacaton Grass
Sporobolus wrightii
Big Sacaton Grass
Currently unavailable
Thin blades on a wide, arching habit that provides great texture to low-water areas. Xeric and rarely needs supplemental water but will look best with a deep watering once a month through hot summers. A perfect replacement for tall, watering loving Maiden grass. Use as single focal point, make a border or screen, or a simple filler in a prairie-style xeric garden.
Specifying this plant? Save it to a project in the shop, or match a whole plant schedule with Plant List Matcher.
Plant facts
Good to know
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Big Sacaton Grass get?
About 7' tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Big Sacaton Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Big Sacaton Grass need?
Low water use.
Will Big Sacaton Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. 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.
Where can I buy Big Sacaton Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Big Sacaton Grass 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.
Find similar plants
Ornamental GrassesPark Strip Plants (Flip the Strip)Plants for Secondary WaterNative Plants