Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie Dropseed
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- Main interest:
- stunning fall colour, fragrant blooms, attracts birds and butterflies
- Exposure:
- full sun, rocky soil
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- pinkish brown
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 3 ft (0.9 m) width: 3 ft (0.9 m)
- Use:
- ground cover, water gardens, attracts birds and butterflies
Native to North America, Prairie Dropseed has vibrant green year round foliage that falls in graceful arches. Delicate, fragrant pink flowers (from coriander to licorice in scent) bloom in August and September growing to 3 ft tall. This clumping grass works well in a border and is very low maintenance. Of interest from later summer to winter.
- Main interest:
- stunning fall colour, fragrant blooms, attracts birds and butterflies
- Exposure:
- full sun, rocky soil
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- pinkish brown
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 3 ft (0.9 m) width: 3 ft (0.9 m)
- Use:
- ground cover, water gardens, attracts birds and butterflies
Native to North America, Prairie Dropseed has vibrant green year round foliage that falls in graceful arches. Delicate, fragrant pink flowers (from coriander to licorice in scent) bloom in August and September growing to 3 ft tall. This clumping grass works well in a border and is very low maintenance. Of interest from later summer to winter.
