Prairie Dropseed
Grass

Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

Fine-textured mounds send up airy fragrant flower sprays that persist into winter.

Bloom Season
Aug - Sep
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
18-30" tall
USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Colors
Green
Traits
♣ Native Species✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest〰 Ground Cover
Soil
Poor SoilLoamSandy
Pairs Well With
Coneflower
Perennial
Liatris
Perennial
Tickseed
Perennial
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