Sporobolus heterolepis

Prairie Dropseed Grass

Family: Poaceae Grass


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Late Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, ground cover, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing