Sporobolus cryptandrus

Sporobolus

Poaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

This hardy prairie grass is extremely drought tolerant and thrives in poor, sandy soils with minimal water. Perfect for xeriscaping, prairie restorations, or low-maintenance landscapes in arid regions. Once established, it rarely needs supplemental watering except during extreme drought.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 14-21 Days • Water Sparingly, Allow Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings

Soil pH

6.6 – 8

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alberta

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Argentina South

Arizona

Arkansas

Austria

British Columbia

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Czechoslovakia

France

Georgia

Germany

Hungary

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

Hardiness Zones

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