Sporobolus heterolepis

Prairie Dropseed Grass

This native clumping grass can be used as a matrix planting for a meadow or prairie, or even a lawn substitute.

  • A tough, clumping, native prairie grass
  • Fine textured foliage that turns golden yellow in fall
  • Fragrant pinkish brown flowers

  • Category: Grass
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • Height: 2-3 ft
  • Spread: 2-3 ft
  • Bloom Color: Pink
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Landscape Characteristics
• Flowers
• Foliage Color
• Fragrance
Specialty Use
• Wildlife Garden
Classification by Use
• Drought Tolerant
• Groundcover
• Mass Planting
• Native
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Habit
• Clumping
• Mounding
Light Requirement
• Sun
Foliage
• Fall Color
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
Growth Rate
• Fast
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Dry Soil
• Well-Drained
Foliage Color
• Gold
• Green
• Yellow