Sporobolus heterolepsis

Prairie Dropseed

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Narrow emerald green leaves gracefully arch from the clump. Tall inflorescences of silver flowers bloom late summer. Wonderful deep orange fall color


  •  · Tall silver flowers
  •  · Late summer bloom
  •  · Emerald green leaves; deep orange fall color
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Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
4577605
30 3" Plug SOLD OUT SOLD OUT Login for Pricing

Height:

24-36 in

Spread:

24-36 in

Zone:

3-8

Sporobolus heterolepsis
Sporobolus heterolepsis

Exposure

Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

Dry
Average Soil
Moist Soil

Attributes

Good Cut Flower / Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Good Container Plant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Late Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Winter
Fall

Sporobolus

Common Name: Prairie Dropseed

Native dense clumping grass with very fine leaves. Plants are drought tolerant and grow in a wide range of soils.