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  • Sporobolus heterolepis (prairie dropseed)
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Sporobolus heterolepis | prairie dropseed

A petite prairie grass for the native garden, ornamental border, or rock garden. Beautiful through all seasons and oh so tolerant! Resists deer, drought, rabbits, black walnut, and pollution.

Zones: 4 to 9
Family: Poaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 24 to 36 in.
Spread: 24 to 36 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Dry, average, poor, lean
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: pink-brown
Native Range: sporadically from Connecticut and Massachusetts west to Wyoming and Colorado and south to Texas

Special Characteristics
  • Salt tolerant
  • Outstanding fall color
  • See-through plant
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Jelitto

Sporobolus heterolepis (prairie dropseed)

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Sporobolus heterolepis | prairie dropseed

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The Old Dairy Nursery Garden Map updated May 2-25
 
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