Go Back Prairie Dropseed

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:12 PM
Sporobolus heterolepis
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Plant Type: Grasses

A fine-textured grass for the landscape with tall, slender stalks that display airy, remarkably fragrant, light brown, late summer panicles. Dense, mounded foliage turns deep copper-gold in fall. Attractive accent, or easy care groundcover, if planted en masse. Long-lived and trouble free. Rarely self-seeds.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Tolerates a range of soils, including heavy clay; prefers slightly dry, rocky soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; allow to dry slightly between intervals. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge.

Flower Color

Brown

Foliage Color

Green

Plant Spread

24-36"

Good Companions

Other grasses and full-sun perennials

Plant Height

18" (36" tall in bloom.)

Scape Height

NA

Hardness Zone

3-9

Soil Moisture

Average and Consistent water needs

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Fall color, Benefits birds

Bloom Time

Summer/Fall

Critter Resistance

Deer

Exposure

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Seasonal Interests

Summer