Sporobolus heterolipis Tara
Sporobolus heterolipis Tara
SKU: HBL6X51
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Overview
Prairie Dropseed is one of our finest native ornamental grasses. 'Tara' is a fantastic selection enjoyed for its compact size and airy display of tan flower plumes in late summer and red-orange foliage in the fall. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
key features
Botanical Name
Sporobolus heterolipis Tara
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Native, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Fragrant, Winter Interest, Mass Plantings, Adds Movement
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
24" tall
SKU
HBL6X51
Description
24" tall x 18" wide. Prairie Dropseed is one of our finest native ornamental grasses. 'Tara' is a fantastic selection enjoyed for its compact size and airy display of tan flower plumes in late summer. It also beautifies the garden with finely textured, swirling bright green foliage that changes to showy shades of orange-red in fall. Discovered by Roy Diblik of Northwind Nursery, WI. Compost enriched garden loam. Plant with Allium.
