species 2,298 observations
Alkali Sacaton
Sporobolus airoides
Field notes
Supports All
14
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Range Caterpillar Moth, Obscure Skipper, Least Skipper, Wandering Skipper
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Beameria wheeleri, Snow Goose, Pallid-winged Grasshopper, Brown Bear
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Seaside Lady Beetle
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Salt
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.