Giant Sandreed

Sporobolus arenicola

Giant Sandreed

Alan Shadow, USDA NRCS Manhattan Plant Materials Center

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Sporobolus
Species:
Sporobolus arenicola

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
8-12 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate