Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
spoor-OB-oh-lus heterolepis
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Deciduous Perennial Arching, Clump in the Poaceae Family
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Discover the beauty of prairie dropseed—a resilient native grass that adds elegance to Illinois' landscapes. Perfect for low-maintenance gardens, this drought-tolerant gem thrives in prairies and open spaces! |
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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Pros
Illinois Native Fall Color Rain Garden Sun Salt Tolerant Green Roof Semi Intensive Fragrant Flower
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Why Like |
Many birds rely on the seeds of this native grass. |
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
24 - 36 inches
tall. 1824 - 24 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Slow |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium : Widely Adaptable
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Zones |
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Erosion Control, Fall interest, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Dried Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Grasses, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Illinois Native, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Mounded, Native to North America, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Prairie Garden, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil Fall Blooming Perennials, Ornamental Grass
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Bloom Period |
August to September
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Flower Color |
Pink And Brown-Tinted
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Commonly Planted with...
Echinops (Globe Thistle)
Eryngium yuccafolium (Rattlesnake Master)
Eupatorium (Joe Pye Weed)
Monarda (Beebalm)
Solidago (Goldenrod)
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Photos of This with...
Bull's Blood Beet,
Birch,
Green Mountain Boxwood,
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass,
Beyond Blue Blue Fescue,
China Boy Holly,
Daub's Frosted Juniper,
Sweet Bay Magnolia,
Gracillimus Maiden Grass,
Wild Petunia,
Everlow Yew,
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