Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

$10.99

Out Of Stock
Key Features
Height

2 to 3'

Container Size

Quart

Bloom Time

August, September, October

Bloom Color

Brown, Pink

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium

Soil Type

Average, dry to medium, well-drained.

Hardiness Zone

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

Light Requirements

Full sun

  • 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″.

  • Shipping Information

    We ship from two locations:

    • Maryland – Our nursery in Maryland is perfectly located to serve the Eastern United States within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Maryland location if you live east of Ohio.

    • Illinois – Our nursery in Illinois is perfectly located to serve the Midwestern United states within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Illinois location if you live west of West Virginia.

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