Sporobolus heterolepis
Botanical Name
Sporobulus heterolepis
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 9
Height
2 to 3 feet
Width
2 to 3 feet
Flowers
Late summer: pink and brown
Fall Color
Golden orange to copper
Light
Full sun to light shade
Soil
Medium to dry, well-drained
Planting and Care
Very drought tolerant, tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay and dry, rocky soils. Prairie dropseed is a slow growing grass that is slow to establish, but is well worth the wait for it's fragrant flowers and arching habit that is also attractive to birds and other wildlife.
Problems
None serious
Did you know?
The seeds are eaten by sparrows and juncos.