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Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed Grass) is considered to be one of our most ornamental native species. It has graceful, fine-textured foliage with see-through fall seed heads. An excellent performer in a wide range of conditions and soil types.
Zones
3 - 8
Advantages
Attract Birds
Deer Resistant
Native
Multiplies / Naturalizes
Winter Interest
Easy To Grow
Good For Erosion Control
Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
24-36" wide
Bloom Time
Late summer to early fall
Shipping Details
Shipping begins the week of August 28th, 2023 Learn More…
SKU
HC016221
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed Grass) is widely considered to be one of our finest native grass species. Wide ranging in nature, it's found across nearly two thirds of the US. Well adapted to a wide variety of growing conditions and soil types (including clay), the fine textured grass blades make this clumping grass exceeding graceful and in constant motion with even the slightest breeze. The showy see-through flowering seed heads appear in late summer and hold beautifully through the winter. And seed-eating songbirds seek out this grass for food. Sporobolus also has golden fall color; an outstanding grass with four seasons of ornamental interest. Plant with other prairie wildflowers like Prairie Sage (Salvia azurea), Goldenrod (Solidago), Blazing Star (Liatris) and Little Blue Stem (Schizachrium).
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Associated SKUs
HC016221 HC014292 (Plant - 3.25" Pot) - Out of stock. HC015776 (Tray of 9) HC017780 (Plant - 5" Deep Pot)
Common Name
Prairie Dropseed Grass
Botanical Name
Sporobolus heterolepis
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Wheat
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
24-36" wide
Bloom Time
Late summer to early fall
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Waterwise, Average
Advantages
Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Native, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Winter Interest, Easy To Grow, Good For Erosion Control, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
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Shipping
Zone
Shipping Status
Zone 2
Shipping begins the week of August 28th, 2023
Zone 3
Shipping begins the week of August 28th, 2023
Zone 4
Shipping begins the week of August 28th, 2023
Zone 5
Shipping begins the week of September 4th, 2023
Zone 6
Shipping begins the week of September 11th, 2023
Zone 7
Shipping begins the week of September 18th, 2023
Zone 8
Shipping begins the week of September 25th, 2023
Zone 9
Shipping begins the week of October 2nd, 2023
Zone 10
Shipping begins the week of October 9th, 2023
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 is considered to be one of our most ornamental native species. It has graceful, fine-textured foliage with see-through fall seed heads. An excellent performer in a wide range of conditions and soil types.)
