Sporobolus airoides - Alkali Dropseed, Alkalai Sacaton

Deciduous bunchgrass to 3 ft. Yellow or purple inflorescence from summer into fall. Great garden addition for summer texture, movement and color. Full sun. Low water, prefers supplemental summer watering. Typically found in moderately moist but not saturated environments. Tolerates many soil types, including alkaline soils. Hardy to 5º F.