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Sporobolus wrightii
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Sacaton
Family: Poaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 160
Temperature:
Precipitation: 12 to 50 (cm.)
Winter Minimum: -25° (C)
Soil pH: 5.6 to 8
Soil Texture/Type: Medium coarse; moist, alkaline soils
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity: Full sun
Comments:
Found in southwestern US. More southern range than alkali sacaton. Moderate drought and low salt resistances.
Diseases:
Pythium, Rust
Uses:
Animal Food - forage
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Mexico, South central USA, Southwestern USA
 
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