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Windbreaker Giant Sacaton Grass

Sporobolus wrightii 'Windbreaker' (Los Lunas Form)

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Sporobolus wrightii 'Windbreaker' (Lunas Form of Giant Sacaton Grass) is the largest of all our native grasses growing to enormous size at maturity. Blooming in mid-summer, the flower spikes vary in color from blonde to bronze. This ornamental grass is a drought resistant/drought tolerant perennial plant (xeric). Exclusive.
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Windbreaker Giant Sacaton Grass

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8-10' tall x 6' wide. Sporobolus wrightii 'Windbreaker' is the Paul Bunyan of our native ornamental grasses, its giant size surpassing even Cortaderia (Pampas grass) in stature. Originally bred for use as a non-woody windbreak in western commercial vegetable fields, Los Lunas Form of Giant Sacaton Grass is larger and has much showier flowering spikes than is exhibited in its unimproved native form. This selection is a great substitute for other large growing Old World grasses that can be invasive. With its spectacular summer-blooming flower spikes, this giant form of Sporobolus can serve as a specimen plant to enjoy or may be planted in a row to create a living fence or windbreak. Cut back old stems to 2-3” above ground-level in mid-spring. Divide every third or fourth year. (Seed propagated.)

Flat of 9 plants will cover 54 square feet when planted together

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key features

Advantages
  • Native
  • Winter Interest
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Sandy Soil
Mature Height
8-10' tall
Mature Spread
6' wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
Ideal Region
  • Western Only
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest
Native To
North America
Special Groups
  • High Country Gardens Exclusive
  • High Country Gardens Introduction
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