Prairie Dropseed
Carp Garden Centre - West Ottawa

Prairie Dropseed

Regular price $18.95 $0.00 Unit price per
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COMMON NAME: Prairie Dropseed

BOTANICAL NAME: Sporobolus heterolepis

PLANT TYPE: PERENNIAL

SUN EXPOSURE: Sun

BLOOM TIME: Midsummer/Beautiful orange fall color

AVERAGE SIZE: 2'

COLD HARDINESS: USDA Zone 

DESCRIPTION: It grows in a clumping shape with deep green narrow leaves that arch downward. In July, Sporobolus heterolepis sends up numerous stalks with delicate, open panicles shooting up over the clump. In fall, foliage turns a beautiful coppery orange color, which later fades to cream. Prairie Dropseed makes a lush, gorgeous lawn alternative with its mounded habit. 

 Available in 1 gallon pots