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Sporobolus wrightii Windbreaker

Windbreaker Big Sacaton

This statuesque for of Prairie Dropseed is a landscape revelation with big, almost Pampas Grass-like form that lends it to use as a wall or windbreak. its commanding presence boasts upright form, bold, strap-like foliage and showy flower spikes in summer and fall.

• »  Flower plums are great for fall flower arrangements
• »  Attracts birds
• »  Provides shelter for beneficial wildlife
• »  Great as a wind barrier or natural fencing
• »  Attracts bees
• »  Great native substitution for Pampas grass
• »  Sturdy, upright habit
• »  Medium green, strap-like foliage
• »  Very showy flower spikes that appear in summer

• Category:Perennial
• Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
• Hardiness Zone:4-9
• Height:8-10 Feet
• Spread:3-4 Feet
• Bloom Color: Green Shades

Formerly called 'Mesa Form', this statuesque prairie dropseed comes to us from the breeding efforts at the Los Lunas Plant Materials Center in NM. Originally bred to be a wind barrier, this form has a commanding presence with its sturdy, upright habit, medium green, strap-like foliage and very showy flower spikes that appear in summer. A herbaceous alternative to expensive fencing, 'Windbreaker' is also a terrific native substitute for pampas grass.