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    Also Known As

    • Sporobolus heterolepis
    • Prairie Dropseed

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    1 gallon | $11.77

    Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

    Fewer than 3 at Maples N More Nursery

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    Sporobolus heterolepsis plant details

    Sporobolus heterolepsis is a deciduous grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sporobolus heterolepsis

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sporobolus heterolepsis

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The showiest prairie grass for gardens, Prairie Dropseed's magnificent fountain of fine textured, emerald-green leaves adds a touch of elegance to any planting. Considered by many to be the most handsome of the prairie grasses, it makes a well-defined and distinctive border when planted 18 to 24 inches apart. Plains Indians ground the seed to make a tasty flour. Plant seed in fall or early spring for best results. Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    A clumping prairie grass that thrives with some additional summer water. The fresh blooming seed heads smell of ripe apples. 2 ft tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sporobolus heterolepsis plant

    How to Grow Sporobolus heterolepsis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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