Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara')
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Deciduous Perennial in the Poaceae Family | |||||
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Available August 29 |
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Teaser | This is a dwarf form of Prairie Dropseed. Gold flowers at three feet stand more upright than the species. | ||||
A preferred native grass for prairie gardens, Prairie Dropseed adds a touch of elegance to any planting. A burst of flowering panicles on slender stems float above the tufted grass in late summer in tints of pink and brown. The bloom has a unique fragrance with hints of coriander. In fall the foliage color turns to hues of gold. Considered by many to be the most handsome of the prairie grasses, Prairie Dropseed makes a well-defined and distinctive border when planted 18 to 24 inches apart. Plains Indians ground the seed to make a tasty flour. Plant the seed in fall or early spring for best results. |
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Mature Size | 24 - 36 inches tall. 8 - 12 inches wide. | ||||
Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Full Sun | ||||
Moisture Tolerance | Medium | ||||
Zones | 4a - 7b (Usually hardy to -30° F) | ||||
Tags | Attracts Birds, Deciduous, Drought Tolerant, Full Sun, Grasses, Medium, Most Popular, Nativar, Perennial, Popular For Fall | ||||
Bloom Period | August to October | ||||
Flower Color | Gold And Brown Tinted | ||||
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Photos of This with...Katherine Adele Cranesbill, Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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