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The salt-ground native — a warm-season bunchgrass that produces on alkaline and saline soils where nothing else establishes.
SIZEAlkali Sacaton is a tough perennial native grass that is highly tolerant to drought, alkali, and saline soils. It occurs in all the western states and isolated areas in the eastern part of the U.S. Although it is very alkaline and saline tolerant it also does very well in fertile soils. The seed is very small and must be planted shallow to acquire a good stand.
Establishes on saline and alkaline ground that stops other natives.
Turns alkali flats and salt seeps into productive cover.
Extensive root system holds soil and reaches deep moisture.
Survives extended dry periods once established.
Stabilizes disturbed and saline sites.
Large bunches provide nesting and escape cover.
Coarsens with maturity — graze while growth is young.
