Alkali Sacaton

Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus airoides)

Tufted grass thriving on alkaline flats. It blooms in summer. 

Ecology: Erosion control; seeds and cover for birds and mammals.

Fast Facts

  • Salt- and drought-tolerant native bunchgrass used to stabilize saline or alkaline flats and reduce erosion in valley bottoms.

  • Provides forage and seeds for deer, small mammals and birds; dense tussocks offer nesting/cover habitat.

  • Valuable in reclamation, disturbance recovery and as a component of wet-to-dry transition zones.
PUBLIC NOTICE

*****Liberty Wildlife Cannot Take Ducks, Geese or Lovebirds at this time *****

Liberty Wildlife is following proper protocols and taking precautions to prevent the spread of the avian flu in our facility and the community. Currently, we have been advised to not take any waterfowl (ducks or geese) to help minimize exposure to other animals. All waterfowl that are sick/injured should be transported to our partner Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).

Veterinary Emergency Group
7210 W Ray Rd                              2196 E Camelback
Chandler, AZ 85226                     Phoenix, AZ 85016
(I-10 & Ray Rd)                             (Biltmore Area)

You can also call East Valley Wildlife to ask their current availability for ducks/geese: 480-814-9339

Crystal’s Critter Haven is another resource: Text  480-220-6930 with a picture of the animal and cross-streets

We also have been advised to not take in lovebirds anymore. Please try any of the groups above. Thank you for understanding.

Native American Wildlife Celebration VEG website VEG map

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