Prairie Dropseed

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Sporobolus heterolepis

Prairie Dropseed

Grass/Sedge

Bloom color

Native

Bloom Time

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Blooms in: June, July

Garden Locations

A1(40)A2(82)A3(77)A4(70)A5(74)B3(630)B5(570)West Upland(300)

Plant Details

Height: 2-3'
Width: 2-3'
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light: full sun
Soil Type: loam, sand
Soil Moisture: dry to moist
Bloom Color: Cream
Foliage Color: bright green
Fall Color: orange, yellow
Form: clumped, mounded

Ecological Value

bee, bird

Combines Well With

Globe Thistle, Rattlesnake Master, Bonesets, Bee-Balms, Goldenrods

drought toleranthigh tolerance (also called deer resistant)salt tolerant

Note

Native to Wayne Co., and through MI

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