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Sporobolus heterolepis – Prairie Dropseed
Considered one of the most beautiful native grasses, Prairie Dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis, enhances natural settings and formal plantings. Prairie Dropseed’s satin-like fine, thin green blades create lovely arching mounds. Tall wands of light airy pinkish-brown flowers top the plant in fall. Some say its fragrant flowers smell like popcorn, others say coriander. Grows 2-3′ tall and wide.
Use Prairie Dropseed in native and meadow gardens. It makes a beautiful ground cover and easily grows in any soil and full sun. A top choice for rain gardens, and also hot dry spots. Very drought tolerant, its roots can grow 4-5′ deep, enabling it to reach way down for a drink of water.
Plant in full sun. Although drought tolerant, keep well watered until established.
Designated a Plant of Merit by the Missouri Botanical Gardens for its outstanding ornamental value and ease of care.
Plants of Merit are plants selected for their outstanding quality and dependable performance for the lower Midwest. They grow consistently well in Missouri, central and southern Illinois, and the Kansas City Metro area.
Plants of Merit Selection Criteria
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Not known to be invasive in our area
- Resistant or tolerant to diseases and insects
- Has outstanding ornamental value
Please check the nursery for availability or contact us
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- In stock items are ready for pickup two hours after placing an order before 2 pm
- Orders for stock items placed after 2 pm are ready by 11 am the next day
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