Prairie Dropseed
Botanical Name: Grass-Sporobolus heterolepis
Courtesy of the Wm. A. Natorp Company
About Prairie Dropseed
A native prairie grass with fine textured green foliage that forms a mound by summer. Blades turn golden yellow in fall and add winter garden interest. Flowers are pink and tan and the light scent of coriander. Easily tolerates harsh, dry sites.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Prairie Dropseed
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Yellow and Bronze
Bloom Time:
Aug-Oct
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun to Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Rounded
Mature Height:
2ft to 3ft
Mature Width:
2ft to 3ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Dry Soils
Deer – low browse