Spike dropseed
Spike dropseed
Sporobolus contractus
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
2-Jan
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
200
Max elevation:
7000
Counties:
Apache County,
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Santa Cruz County,
Yavapai County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
NA
Notes:
may require irrigation or good rainy season to establish
Citations:
Stromberg 2001