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Prairie Dropseed

Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

Mature Height: 2 to 3'

Container Size: Quart

Bloom Time: August to October

Bloom Color: Pink and Brown-Tinted

Soil Moisture: Dry to Medium

Soil Type: Average, dry to medium, well-drained.

Light Requirements: Full sun

Hardiness Zone: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Other Names: Sporobolus heterolepis

Featured Plant Category: Rain Gardens

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Description

Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) likes average, well-drained soil. It has airy spikes of fragrant, pale pink flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. Mature seed heads turn a beautiful golden yellow. The emerald, green foliage is fine-textured, turning golden/orange in fall in a clump forming, upright habit. Great to use in prairie or border garden or for mass planting. Spreading 12”-15” with a flowering height of 30”-36”.


 

Additional information

Mature Height

2 to 3'

Container Size

Quart

Bloom Time

August to October

Bloom Color

Pink and Brown-Tinted

Soil Moisture

Dry to Medium

Soil Type

Average, dry to medium, well-drained.

Light Requirements

Full sun

Hardiness Zone

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Other Names

Sporobolus heterolepis

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